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Charles T. Martin is a pioneer in the advancement of single-port robotic surgery, with a primary focus on transanal and colorectal procedures. His major contributions center on demonstrating the feasibility and safety of the single-port robotic platform for narrow-aperture surgery, a field previously limited by reach and visualization challenges. Martin’s landmark work includes the first clinical experience with single-port robotic transanal minimally invasive surgery (SP rTAMIS) for benign rectal neoplasms, a study that has garnered 44 citations and established a new paradigm for transanal operations. He further validated this approach through a Phase II trial of 26 cases (31 citations), providing robust evidence for its clinical utility. Beyond transanal surgery, Martin extended the application of this technology to right colectomy, with his initial experience (25 citations) showcasing the versatility of the single-port robot in colorectal oncology. His research has directly addressed critical technical barriers, offering surgeons a more precise and less invasive alternative for complex pelvic and abdominal procedures. Martin’s work has been instrumental in shaping the trajectory of robotic surgery, earning him recognition as a key innovator in the field.