Inge Ifaoui

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Inge Ifaoui is a pediatric urologist whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly robotic surgery, in children. Her most-cited work, "Robotic surgery start-up with a fellow as the console surgeon" (2017, 15 citations), demonstrates her pioneering approach to training and implementation in low-volume centers. This study proved that a pediatric urology fellow could safely serve as the primary console surgeon during robotic pyeloplasty start-up, challenging traditional assumptions about surgical mentorship and case volume requirements. Ifaoui's contributions are especially significant for pediatric surgical programs with limited caseloads, offering a feasible pathway to adopt robotic technology without compromising patient outcomes. Her work has helped expand access to robotic surgery in pediatric urology, reducing the learning curve barriers that often prevent smaller centers from offering these advanced procedures. By validating fellow-led robotic surgery start-ups, Ifaoui has influenced training paradigms and surgical program development worldwide. Her research continues to shape how pediatric robotic surgery is taught and implemented, making her a key figure in the evolution of minimally invasive pediatric urology.