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Dr. Maria Lee is a pioneering gynecologic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for complex pelvic conditions, particularly in gynecologic oncology and pelvic organ prolapse. Her landmark 2011 pilot study on robotic single-port transumbilical total hysterectomy (61 citations) introduced a novel, less invasive approach using a home-made surgical glove port system, demonstrating the feasibility of scarless abdominal surgery. Dr. Lee has significantly contributed to the debate on uterus-preserving surgery for pelvic organ prolapse, comparing robotic, laparoscopic, and open sacrohysteropexy approaches (19 citations). More recently, she leads the multi-center SOLUTION trial (15 citations), a critical phase II study addressing tumor spillage risks in minimally invasive radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer—a direct response to concerns raised by the Laparoscopic Approach to Cervical Cancer trial. Her 2024 comparative study on non-endometrioid endometrial cancer (3 citations) further extends her impact into high-risk malignancies. Dr. Lee’s work consistently challenges surgical boundaries, prioritizing patient safety while expanding the horizons of robotic and laparoscopic gynecologic surgery.