Kathiane Augusto

Kathiane Lustosa Augusto, MD, PhD, is a gynecologic surgeon from Brazil specializing in advanced minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, with a strong focus on complex pelvic surgery, endometriosis, and surgical education. She leads a high-volume surgical practice and academic training programs dedicated to improving surgical quality, consistency, and patient-centered outcomes. Dr. Lustosa has extensive experience as a mentee and local leader in international surgical telementoring and virtual collaboration initiatives, integrating remote expert guidance into daily surgical practice. Through structured virtual mentorship models, she has implemented "virtual visiting professor" experiences that enhance technical skill acquisition, intraoperative decision-making, team confidence, and overall patient outcomes in local and resource-variable settings. Her work emphasizes the multiplier effect of telementoring, demonstrating how access to real-time expert support elevates not only