Debbye Machado-Paled

Universidad de Oriente, Universidad Católica de Honduras Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz

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Dr. Debbye Machado-Paled is a leading voice in the future of surgical technology, with her research centering on the integration of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems in robotic surgery. Her most influential work, "Autonomous Robotic Surgery: Has the Future Arrived?" (2024, 43 citations), provides a critical examination of how AI and machine learning are driving a paradigm shift toward varying degrees of surgical autonomy, establishing her as a key thinker in this emerging field. Dr. Machado-Paled also contributes vital regional insights through her bibliometric analysis, "Robotic surgery across Latin America: a bibliometric analysis of research trends from 2009 to 2022" (2024, 6 citations), mapping the adoption and research landscape of robotic surgery in an often-overlooked part of the world. Her work not only forecasts the trajectory of autonomous surgical systems but also highlights the global disparities in technological access and research output. By bridging cutting-edge AI concepts with real-world regional data, Dr. Machado-Paled’s research is essential for students and surgeons alike, offering a roadmap for the responsible and equitable integration of autonomous robotics into the operating room.