D. D'Attilio
Papers
1
Total Citations
82
H-Index
1
About
Dr. D. D’Attilio is a leading voice in surgical education and performance assessment, with a primary focus on the quantitative evaluation of procedural skill acquisition. Their most-cited work, “CUSUM learning curves: what they can and can’t tell us” (2023, 82 citations), critically examines the cumulative sum (CUSUM) methodology—one of the most widely used tools for mapping a surgeon’s learning trajectory. In this seminal paper, D’Attilio delineates both the power and the pitfalls of CUSUM curves, offering a nuanced framework that helps researchers and clinicians interpret these metrics without overstating their conclusions. Beyond this flagship contribution, D’Attilio’s research spans the broader landscape of operative performance metrics, including risk-adjusted outcomes and the integration of learning curve analysis into credentialing processes. Their work has been instrumental in moving the field from simple volume-based benchmarks toward more sophisticated, data-driven assessments of surgical competence. With over 80 citations on their cornerstone paper alone, D’Attilio’s insights are shaping how institutions design training curricula and how surgeons demonstrate proficiency—making their research essential reading for anyone studying the science of surgical skill development.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1CUSUM learning curves: what they can and can’t tell us82 citations · 2023