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Sabino Zani Jr.

Associate Professor of Surgery
Surgical Oncology
DUMC 3247, 487 Seeley G. Mudd Bldg, Durham, NC 27710
DUMC 3247, 456E Seeley G. Mudd Bldg, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Surgery · 2022 - Present Surgical Oncology, Surgery
Associate Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science · 2022 - Present Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering

In the News


Published November 14, 2024
Pratt Researchers Imagine Robots of Tomorrow, From the Surgical Table to Outer Space

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Recent Publications


Genome-based classification of pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma reveals similarities to KRAS wild-type PDAC.

Journal Article J Transl Med · December 24, 2025 BACKGROUND: Pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma (ACC) is a rare primary neoplasm of acinar cell origin. Histologically, it can present as pure ACC or mixed with neuroendocrine or ductal differentiation. We studied whether ACC shared genomic similarities with ... Full text Link to item Cite

Quantitative assessment of laparoscopic camera navigation skill: a retrospective cross-sectional study.

Journal Article Surg Endosc · December 23, 2025 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 Cite

Feasibility of Peer-To-Peer Surgeon Faculty Technical Skills Coaching in Robotic Colorectal Surgery.

Journal Article J Surg Educ · December 2025 OBJECTIVE: This study presents the results from a pilot faculty reciprocal peer coaching (FRPC) program within the colorectal surgery division at a single institution. DESIGN: This is a pre-post observational study of a group-based 3-hour FRPC robotic porc ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Title: NRT-FW-HTF: NSF Traineeship in the Advancement of Surgical Technologies

Inst. Training Prgm or CMECo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2021 - 2026

Medtronic - PSR Study - Pro00108067

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Medtronic, Inc. · 2021 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


Albany Medical College · 2003 M.D.