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Dr. Dennis Yi‐Shin Kuo is a pioneering gynecologic oncologist whose research bridges surgical innovation and environmental sustainability. His landmark 2015 study, “Carbon footprint of robotically‐assisted laparoscopy, laparoscopy and laparotomy: a comparison” (124 citations), was the first comprehensive, comparative assessment of greenhouse gas emissions across surgical modalities. This groundbreaking work quantified the environmental impact of robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgeries, establishing a new dimension for evaluating surgical approaches. Dr. Kuo’s expertise extends to robotic surgery in gynecologic oncology, as demonstrated in his review of robot-assisted techniques and his case series on delayed vaginal cuff dehiscence after robotic hysterectomy. His 2013 study comparing the environmental impact of hysterectomy approaches further underscores his commitment to sustainable surgical practice. By integrating life cycle assessment methodology into surgical research, Dr. Kuo has provided critical data that enables surgeons and hospitals to make environmentally conscious decisions without compromising patient care. His work has profound implications for healthcare sustainability, challenging the field to consider the carbon footprint of surgical care alongside traditional clinical outcomes.