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Charles F. Polotti is a pioneering robotic surgeon whose work is transforming the landscape of minimally invasive urologic oncology and surgical education. His primary research focuses on developing objective tools to assess surgical competency and advancing the minimally invasive management of complex pelvic fistulae. Dr. Polotti’s most impactful contribution is the creation and validation of the Dissection Assessment for Robotic Technique (DART) tool, a novel scoring system that, for the first time, provides a standardized method to evaluate surgical dissection quality. This work, published in 2021 and cited 17 times, addresses a critical gap in surgical training and accreditation. He has also made significant strides in treating challenging rectourethral and rectovesical fistulae, demonstrating the feasibility and efficacy of minimally invasive repair techniques in two 2022 studies. Furthermore, his characterization of the learning curve for robotic cystectomy using the CUSUM method provides essential benchmarks for surgeons adopting this complex procedure. By blending rigorous assessment methodology with advanced surgical technique, Dr. Polotti is not only improving patient outcomes but also shaping the future of how surgeons are trained and evaluated in the robotic era.