Paul Carroll

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Dr. Paul Carroll is a pioneering researcher in surgical innovation, with a primary focus on integrating robotics and telepresence into ward-based clinical care. His most-cited work, "Robot-assisted surgical ward rounds: virtually always there" (2018, 21 citations), challenges the traditional boundaries of surgical practice by introducing telepresence robots as a tool for off-site clinicians to conduct meaningful patient interactions on surgical wards. This research addresses a critical gap in healthcare delivery, where technological advances have transformed the operating theatre but left inpatient care largely unchanged. Carroll’s contributions demonstrate how remote presence systems can enhance efficiency, maintain continuity of care, and expand access to specialist expertise—particularly valuable in understaffed or geographically isolated settings. By systematically evaluating the feasibility and impact of robot-assisted rounds, he has laid foundational evidence for a new model of surgical care that blends physical and virtual presence. His work is especially notable for its practical, patient-centered approach, offering a scalable solution to modern healthcare challenges. Though early in its citation history, this paper signals a growing interest in digital transformation of surgical workflows, positioning Carroll as a forward-thinking voice in the future of hospital medicine.