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Dr. Bethany J. Slater is a leading pediatric surgeon whose work has fundamentally shaped the modern surgical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and congenital diaphragmatic anomalies. Her most impactful contributions include authoring the definitive SAGES clinical practice guidelines for the surgical treatment of GERD (128 citations) and a landmark systematic review and meta-analysis on the same topic (93 citations), which together provide the evidence-based framework for operative decision-making worldwide. Dr. Slater is also a pioneer in minimally invasive pediatric surgery, notably demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robotic repair for congenital diaphragmatic anomalies—including eventration and Morgagni and Bochdalek hernias—in her highly cited 2009 study (41 citations). This work helped establish robotic techniques as a viable option for complex neonatal and pediatric thoracic defects. With over 260 citations across her most recognized publications, Dr. Slater’s research bridges rigorous clinical evidence with innovative surgical technology, directly improving outcomes for children with congenital and acquired foregut disorders.