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Total Citations
1,348
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About
Elspeth M. McDougall is a pioneering urologic surgeon and educator whose work has fundamentally shaped the integration of robotic technology into surgical practice. Her research centers on robotic and laparoscopic surgery, surgical education, and simulation-based training. She led landmark studies comparing robotic versus standard laparoscopic nephrectomy (161 citations) and was among the first to demonstrate the feasibility of robot-assisted NOTES nephrectomy (78 citations), pushing the boundaries of minimally invasive surgery. McDougall’s contributions to surgical training are equally transformative: she established best practices for robotic surgery training and credentialing (152 citations), validated virtual reality simulators as assessment tools (113 citations), and showed that three-dimensional vision significantly improves laparoscopic performance (98 citations). Her influential work on urology residency training (92 citations) and the long-term impact of mini-fellowship programs (59, 58 citations) has helped define modern surgical education. Through her rigorous validation studies and commitment to structured training, McDougall has not only advanced surgical technique but also ensured that the next generation of surgeons is equipped with the skills to safely and effectively adopt new technologies.
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- 2Best Practices for Robotic Surgery Training and Credentialing152 citations · 2011
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- 10Robotic Pyeloplasty: The University of California-Irvine Experience56 citations · 2011