Mai Shiber

Tel Aviv University, Sheba Medical Center

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Mai Shiber is a colorectal surgeon whose research focuses on advancing robotic-assisted surgical techniques for complex pelvic conditions, particularly rectal cancer and obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS). Her most-cited work, a 2024 study on the learning curve for robotic-assisted low anterior resection, demonstrates that a novice robotic surgeon can achieve proficiency after 49 cases—a critical benchmark for training programs and hospitals with limited robotic access. She emphasizes that surgeon dedication, team coordination, and institutional support can lower this threshold, directly impacting surgical education and patient safety. Her 2022 study further explores how the seniority of the assistant surgeon influences perioperative outcomes in robotic proctectomy, highlighting the importance of team dynamics. Additionally, her 2023 investigation into robotic treatment for ODS addresses a gap in minimally invasive options for this quality-of-life impairing condition. With citations spanning these key contributions, Shiber’s work provides actionable insights for optimizing robotic colorectal surgery, from training novices to refining team-based care. Her research is particularly valuable for surgeons and institutions aiming to expand robotic programs efficiently and safely.