S. Duke Herrell

S. Duke Herrell is a tenured Professor of Urology, Biomedical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. His interdisciplinary work focuses on advancing surgical robotics, image guidance systems, and medical device innovation for minimally invasive procedures.

• Education: M.D. from the University of Virginia and B.A. from the University of Richmond.

Research emphasizes robotic systems for urologic surgeries, including transurethral interventions and concentric tube robots. His work bridges engineering and medicine, with contributions to MRI-guided prostate resection, bladder perforation repair, and CO2 pyelography alternatives. Key innovations include touch-based image guidance frameworks and VR prototyping for surgical robots.

Publications highlight advancements in robotic accuracy, safety protocols, and surgical tool design. Though no formal awards are listed, his contributions to urologic robotics are widely recognized in academic circles.