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About
Dr. R.M. O’Connell is a pioneering hepatobiliary and robotic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive liver surgery and surgical simulation. Her major contributions center on benchmarking robotic and laparoscopic techniques against traditional open approaches for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In a landmark 2023 propensity score-matched analysis (3 citations), she demonstrated that minimally invasive surgery confers significant perioperative benefits for HCC patients, providing crucial evidence to support the adoption of robotic resection. Dr. O’Connell is also recognized for her innovative work in surgical education. Her highly cited 2024 study (4 citations) introduced a novel, low-cost, high-fidelity porcine model of liver metastases specifically designed for training in robotic parenchyma-preserving liver resection—a breakthrough that democratizes access to advanced simulation. By combining rigorous clinical outcomes research with practical educational tools, Dr. O’Connell is shaping the future of safe, effective, and accessible robotic liver surgery.
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