Liumariel Vegas

Hospital Clínico Universitario de Caracas, Central University of Venezuela

Papers

Total Citations

161

H-Index

About

Liumariel Vegas is a leading figure in robotic surgery, with a research focus on surgical training, ergonomics, and minimally invasive techniques. Her most impactful contribution is the validation of the Global Evaluative Assessment of Robotic Skills (GEARS), a tool that has become a cornerstone for objectively assessing robotic surgical proficiency. This work, published in 2016 and cited over 100 times, provides a standardized framework for training and credentialing surgeons. Vegas has also advanced the field by studying ergonomic risks in robot-assisted procedures, notably comparing incisional hernia rates in a training model, and by pioneering applications such as robot-assisted video endoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy for melanoma and laparoscopic gastrectomy for Menetrier’s disease. Her research bridges the gap between technical innovation and practical surgical education, ensuring that robotic systems are used safely and effectively. With a citation count exceeding 160 across her key papers, Vegas’s work continues to shape how surgeons learn and perform robotic operations, making her a vital contributor to modern surgical practice.