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Annabelle De Troyer is a leading researcher in the field of robotic abdominal wall surgery, with a focus on optimizing surgical techniques and training methodologies for ventral hernia repair. Her work systematically evaluates and compares advanced robotic approaches, including enhanced-view totally extraperitoneal (eTEP) and transabdominal retromuscular (TARM/TARUP) repairs, providing critical evidence on complications, operative times, and recurrence rates. De Troyer’s contributions extend to pioneering preclinical explorations, such as the novel suprapubic single-port extraperitoneal (SP2 eTEP) approach using the Da Vinci Single Port platform, which has garnered attention for its potential to expand minimally invasive options. She has also addressed the critical gap in surgical education through a systematic review of training models, highlighting unmet needs in robotic skill acquisition. With over 26 citations across her most-cited works, all published in 2025, De Troyer’s research is rapidly shaping best practices in robotic hernia repair, offering long-term follow-up data that is rare in the field. Her innovative, evidence-driven approach positions her as a key voice in advancing both surgical technique and training for the next generation of robotic surgeons.