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S. Duke Herrell III is a Professor of Urologic Surgery and Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University, serving as Surgical Director of Vanderbilt Urologic Surgery Operating Rooms, Chair of the Vanderbilt Robotics Committee, Director of the Minimally-Invasive Urologic Surgery/Robotics Program, and Chief of the Division of Endourology and Stone Disease in the Department of Urology.
His educational background includes:
- Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine
- Residency: University of Virginia Medical Center
- Fellowship: Loyola University Medical Center in Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery
Dr. Herrell's research pioneers the integration of surgical innovation and engineering, focusing on robotic systems, medical device development, and image-guided interventions for urologic cancers and stone disease. As co-founder of the Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering (VISE), he drives cross-disciplinary collaboration to translate engineering breakthroughs into clinical applications, emphasizing precision oncology and minimally invasive techniques that reduce patient trauma and accelerate recovery.
He holds the prestigious distinction of Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), recognizing his surgical excellence and professional contributions.
Dr. Herrell actively leads two National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 grants developing advanced robotic technologies for urologic cancers, and serves as Principal Investigator for the clinical trial "Image Guided Surgery for Partial Nephrectomy" investigating patient-specific registration during robotic procedures. His leadership extends to mentoring surgical trainees and fostering industry partnerships for device commercialization.
The Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering (VISE) operates as his primary research ecosystem, uniting surgeons, engineers, and computer scientists in developing next-generation surgical tools, with current projects emphasizing real-time intraoperative imaging and haptic feedback systems for robotic platforms.
