Andrew E. MacNeily

About

Andrew E. MacNeily is a leading figure in Canadian urology, with research centered on surgical education, minimally invasive surgery, and pediatric urology. His most impactful work tracks the integration of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) into residency training, documenting how its slower adoption in Canada compared to the U.S. has shaped trainee exposure and attitudes. His 2012 study on RAS status among Canadian residents (15 citations) and a follow-up in 2017 (9 citations) reveal evolving perceptions, highlighting concerns that rapid technological adoption could compromise hands-on learning. MacNeily also contributed to comparative international analyses of minimally invasive surgery trends (13 citations), underscoring systemic differences in surgical training. In pediatric urology, he explored innovative techniques like dorsal lumbotomy for upper pole hemi-nephrectomy (4 citations), demonstrating a commitment to refining surgical approaches. Collectively, his work bridges technology, education, and clinical practice, offering critical insights into how surgical training adapts to emerging tools.

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1. 1
   Status of robotic-assisted surgery among Canadian urology residents

   15 citations · 2012
2. 2
   Trends in Urology Resident Exposure to Minimally Invasive Surgery for Index Procedures: A Tale of Two Countries

   13 citations · 2012
3. 3
   Evolving attitudes toward robotic surgery among Canadian urology residents

   9 citations · 2017
4. 4
   Dorsal lumbotomy for pediatric upper pole hemi-nephrectomy: Back (door) to the future?

   4 citations · 2020

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