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Malene Broholm is a surgical researcher whose work centers on the evaluation of robot-assisted surgery, with a particular focus on colorectal and urological outcomes. Her most impactful contribution is a seminal systematic review and meta-analysis (118 citations) that demonstrated the potential benefits of robot-assisted rectal cancer surgery in reducing urological and sexual dysfunction compared to conventional laparoscopic approaches. This work has been instrumental in shaping discussions around patient quality of life after cancer treatment. Broholm has also critically examined the field’s evidence base, notably publishing a review that found only “limited evidence” for robot-assisted surgery (17 citations), highlighting the need for more rigorous randomized controlled trials. Beyond clinical outcomes, she has investigated the impact of robotic systems on surgical training, revealing that surgical residents are often excluded from robot-assisted procedures (18 citations). Her research combines a commitment to evidence-based practice with a concern for both patient well-being and the future of surgical education, making her a thoughtful voice in the ongoing debate over the adoption of robotic technology in surgery.