Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Surgery
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2022 - Present
Surgical Oncology,
Surgery
Associate Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
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2022 - Present
Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science,
Pratt School of Engineering
Recent Scholarly Works
Clinical Utility of a Small Diameter Reload in Pediatric Appendectomies.
Journal article J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A · June 2026 INTRODUCTION: Appendectomies are common among pediatric patients. This study aimed to assess the safety and utility of a two-row stapler reload in pediatric appendectomies. METHODS: A prospective registry was used to collect study data at two U.S. centers ... Full text Link to item CiteInsufflatable Modular Abdominal Simulation Environment (MASE) for Surgical Training Simulation.
Journal article Surg Innov · May 8, 2026 Background/NeedLaparoscopic abdominal surgery requires navigating unique technical challenges with precision, dexterity, and a thorough understanding of anatomy. There is a need for higher-fidelity training models to assist in improving trainee competence. ... Full text Link to item CiteQuantitative assessment of laparoscopic camera navigation skill: a retrospective cross-sectional study.
Journal article Surg Endosc · March 2026 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether a low-cost, automated tool using trajectory-based metrics and real-time computer vision can objectively assess laparoscopic camera navigation (LCN) skill and distinguish between levels of surgical experience. Laparoscopic cam ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Multicenter, Pivotal, Single-blind Clinical Investigation Evaluating the Safety and Effectiveness of the PramStat Sealant Patch for Hemostasis During Abdominopelvic Surgeries
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Sealonix, Inc. · 2024 - 2029Title: NRT-FW-HTF: NSF Traineeship in the Advancement of Surgical Technologies
Inst. Training Prgm or CMECo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2021 - 2027Medtronic - PSR Study - Pro00108067
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Medtronic, Inc. · 2021 - 2026View All Grants
Education
Albany Medical College ·
2003
M.D.