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Caroline Berchtold is a leading surgical researcher whose work focuses on improving outcomes in pancreatic surgery, particularly through the refinement of risk prediction and minimally invasive techniques. Her primary research areas include postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) risk stratification, robotic and laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy, and the clinical implications of surgical conversion. Berchtold’s major contribution is the international validation of the distal pancreatectomy fistula risk score (D-FRS), a critical tool for preoperatively predicting POPF—the most severe complication after distal pancreatectomy. Her 2025 validation study, which has already garnered 4 citations, demonstrates the score’s reliability across both minimally invasive and open surgical approaches, offering surgeons a practical method to tailor patient management and reduce morbidity. Additionally, her work on conversion of robotic distal pancreatectomy identifies key risk factors for conversion and assesses its impact on patient outcomes, providing essential guidance for surgical decision-making. With her research cited in high-impact journals and presented at international conferences, Berchtold is recognized as a rising authority in pancreatic surgery, helping to advance safer, more personalized surgical care.