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Anne Vanhoestenberghe is a leading voice at the intersection of surgical innovation and sustainability. Her research primarily focuses on the evaluation and environmental impact of advanced surgical technologies, particularly robotic and minimally invasive surgery. She is best known for her pivotal contributions to the IDEAL framework, which provides a structured pathway for the development, comparative evaluation, and long-term monitoring of surgical robotics—a framework that has garnered over 140 citations since its 2024 publication. Complementing this, her highly cited systematic review on environmental sustainability in robotic and laparoscopic surgery (105 citations) has been instrumental in quantifying the carbon and material footprint of these techniques, highlighting the urgent need for greener surgical practices. By bridging the gap between technological advancement and ecological responsibility, Vanhoestenberghe’s work not only guides the safe and effective adoption of surgical robots but also challenges the field to address its environmental costs. Her research is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of surgery that is both innovative and sustainable.