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Dr. Kim Tran is a leading figure in the advancement of robotic-assisted surgery, with a specific focus on complex hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) procedures. Her most impactful work centers on the rigorous evaluation and dissemination of robotic techniques, particularly for pancreatic surgery. Dr. Tran was instrumental in the LAELAPS-3 multicenter training program, a landmark study (31 citations) that demonstrated the safety and efficacy of a structured curriculum for robotic pancreatoduodenectomy, helping to standardize training for this technically demanding operation. Earlier in her career, she contributed to foundational comparative analyses of robotic surgery against open and laparoscopic approaches for procedures like prostatectomy and nephrectomy (12 citations), providing critical evidence for Canadian healthcare jurisdictions evaluating the technology’s clinical value. Through her work, Dr. Tran has helped bridge the gap between surgical innovation and practical, reproducible training, ensuring that the benefits of robotic precision—reduced blood loss and faster recovery—are safely extended to more patients undergoing high-stakes abdominal surgeries.