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Dr. M. Benjamin Hopkins is a surgical oncologist whose research focuses on the comparative effectiveness, cost, and implementation of minimally invasive techniques—specifically laparoscopic and robotic surgery—for colorectal and pediatric cancers. His most-cited work, a national analysis of barriers to laparoscopic colon resection for cancer (42 citations), identified critical disparities in access and training that continue to shape surgical practice. Dr. Hopkins further advanced the field by leading a propensity-adjusted study of 7,616 patients comparing robotic versus laparoscopic rectal cancer resection (23 citations), providing robust evidence on pathologic outcomes. He also demonstrated a keen eye for value-based care, showing in a 2021 study that newer robotic platforms do not always outperform laparoscopic approaches for right hemicolectomy, while often incurring higher costs (12 citations). Most recently, his collaborative work on implementing robotic surgery into an academic pediatric practice (7 citations) highlights his commitment to expanding innovation to vulnerable populations. Through these contributions, Dr. Hopkins has helped surgeons and hospitals make evidence-based decisions about technology adoption, balancing clinical outcomes with economic realities.