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Dr. Garnet Vanterpool is a pioneering hepatobiliary surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive liver surgery. Her research centers on robotic hepatectomy, enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, and the development of robust risk stratification tools. Dr. Vanterpool’s major contributions include the external validation of the Tampa Difficulty Scoring System for robotic liver resection, a landmark study published in 2025 that utilized the Americas Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery Registry (AMILES) to confirm the system’s predictive accuracy across a large, multi-institutional cohort. This work, already cited 4 times, provides surgeons with a reliable framework for preoperative planning and patient counseling. She has also demonstrated the transformative impact of ERAS protocols in robotic hepatectomy, showing significant improvements in perioperative outcomes through a comparative analysis of patients treated before and after protocol implementation. By systematically proving that structured recovery pathways can reduce complications and shorten hospital stays, Dr. Vanterpool is setting new standards for quality and efficiency in liver surgery. Her research is not only advancing technical precision but also championing patient-centered care, making her a leading voice in the future of robotic hepatobiliary surgery.