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Donald L. van der Peet is a leading figure in esophageal and robotic surgery, whose work bridges clinical excellence with surgical innovation. His research primarily focuses on optimizing surgical treatments for esophageal cancers and advancing the field of robotic-assisted surgery. His landmark paper, “Surgical treatments for esophageal cancers” (2014, 56 citations), provides a comprehensive commentary on perioperative management, including the role of nursing in esophageal resection and the trajectory of care for high-grade dysplasia. Van der Peet has been instrumental in shaping modern training paradigms, as evidenced by his systematic review “Training in robotic-assisted surgery” (2024, 32 citations), which synthesizes training modalities and assessment methods. He has also pioneered comparative studies on robotic techniques, such as the hand-sewn, linear, and circular anastomosis in Ivor Lewis procedures (2019, 27 citations), and investigated crossover effects between laparoscopy and robotics (2023, 14 citations). His recent work on collision feedback in robotic training (2024) highlights his commitment to enhancing surgical education through simulation. With a career dedicated to improving patient outcomes and surgical training, van der Peet’s contributions have significantly shaped the landscape of minimally invasive and robotic esophageal surgery.