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Danielle Collins is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose research centers on the clinical implementation and training standards for robotic surgery, particularly in colorectal cancer care. Her most influential work documents the first UK-based clinical experience with the Versius robotic surgical system for colorectal cancer surgery, a prospective study with 63 citations that established a foundational framework for adopting new robotic platforms. Collins has been instrumental in shaping surgical education, leading the European Society of Coloproctology’s guideline on training in robotic colorectal surgery (2024, 20 citations), which addresses the urgent need for standardized, safe training protocols as multiple robotic systems enter the market. Her earlier research (2017, 16 citations) demonstrated that colorectal fellows can participate in robotic rectal cancer surgery without compromising patient outcomes, supporting the integration of training into clinical practice. With a career focused on innovation, safety, and education, Collins’s work has directly influenced how robotic colorectal surgery is implemented and taught across Europe, making her a key voice in the transition toward minimally invasive, technology-driven surgical care.