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Karen Doersch is a rising expert in robotic reconstructive urology, with a research focus on skill transfer between robotic platforms, tissue transfer techniques, and the expanding applications of surgical robots in benign and gender-affirming surgery. Her most-cited work, a 2022 comparative study (10 citations), investigates whether skills from multiport robotic systems naturally transfer to the single-port da Vinci platform, offering critical insights for surgical training and adoption. She has also authored narrative reviews on flaps and grafts in robotic reconstructive urologic surgery (2024, 7 citations) and robotic reconstruction for benign upper urinary tract obstruction (2025, 4 citations), synthesizing current literature to guide clinical practice. Notably, her scoping review on the role of the surgical robot in gender-affirming surgery (2025, 2 citations) highlights her forward-looking approach to addressing emerging needs in urologic care. With a total of 26 citations across her top papers, Doersch’s work is shaping how surgeons approach minimally invasive reconstruction, from skill acquisition to innovative flap and graft techniques, making her a valuable voice in the evolution of robotic urology.