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Dr. Josef Shehebar is a surgeon whose research focuses on the intersection of robotic-assisted surgery and colorectal procedures, particularly in complex patient populations. His work has significantly advanced the understanding of complications and outcomes in robotic colorectal surgery, with a special emphasis on patients with obesity. Dr. Shehebar’s major contributions include pioneering the use of a modified Delphi process to explore surgeon-reported benefits of robotic-assisted abdominal rectopexy, a technique for repairing rectal prolapse, and developing the innovative robotic neo-rectopexy procedure for neo-rectal prolapse following transanal total mesorectal excision. His case series on port-site hernias in people with obesity, though cited modestly (3 and 1 citations), provides critical insights into a rare but potentially disastrous complication, highlighting the need for careful surgical technique. With his most cited paper (6 citations) on the Delphi study, Dr. Shehebar has helped shape consensus on the advantages of robotic assistance in pelvic floor surgery. His work is essential reading for surgeons and researchers interested in optimizing robotic colorectal outcomes, especially in challenging cases involving obesity and complex prolapse repairs.