Ricardo Marinho

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Dr. Ricardo Marinho is a pioneering figure in robotic surgical education, whose work is reshaping how surgeons acquire advanced technical skills. His research focuses on two critical, interconnected areas: the development of accessible, high-fidelity training models for robotic surgery, and the validation of structured, hands-on curricula to bridge the gap between surgical theory and operative practice. Dr. Marinho’s major contributions are exemplified by the “Robotic4all project,” a landmark study demonstrating that a structured, introductory robotic training program significantly improves gesture performance and suturing skills in robot-naïve individuals. This work, which has garnered 15 citations, provides a scalable, evidence-based framework for democratizing robotic surgery training. Complementing this, his “RAWS4all project” introduces and validates a novel, low-cost silicone model for robotic Trans-Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal (TAPP) inguinal hernia repair—a complex procedure with a high prevalence. With 9 citations, this research addresses a critical need for realistic, affordable simulation tools in abdominal wall surgery. Together, these achievements establish Dr. Marinho as a leader in surgical simulation, directly tackling the barriers of cost and access to ensure that the next generation of surgeons is proficient in robotic techniques from the outset.