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About
Dr. Manuela Perez is a leading authority in robotic surgery simulation and telesurgery, whose work has fundamentally shaped how surgeons train for and perform robot-assisted procedures. Her research centers on three interconnected pillars: validating surgical simulators, defining the technical limits of telesurgery, and improving training methodologies. Dr. Perez’s seminal 2014 study on latency effects in telesurgery, cited over 200 times, established the critical thresholds for network delay that preserve surgical performance, a foundational contribution to the field of remote surgery. She further demonstrated the dV-Trainer® as a valid assessment tool for robotic skills (177 citations), providing the evidence base for its widespread adoption in surgical curricula. Her systematic reviews and comparative analyses of robotic simulators have become essential guides for institutions selecting training platforms. Dr. Perez’s work on latency training and integrated video recording systems has advanced practical training protocols, while her validation of team-training simulators addresses the collaborative nature of the operating room. With over 700 total citations, her research continues to inform the safe expansion of robotic surgery and the development of next-generation telesurgical systems.
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- 5Robotic surgery simulation validity and usability comparative analysis46 citations · 2015
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