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Marlene Bienko is a pioneering researcher in urologic surgery, with a focus on robot-assisted surgery (RAS) and its global adoption. Her work has fundamentally shaped how surgeons train for and evaluate robotic procedures. Bienko’s most influential study, a multinational survey of 297 urologic surgeons (80 citations), provided the first comprehensive snapshot of RAS utilization across 44 countries, revealing critical disparities in access and training. She further advanced the field through a comparative study of robotics versus laparoscopy (50 citations), objectively demonstrating the unique advantages of robotic platforms in skill acquisition. Her 2010 analysis of global practice patterns (35 citations) identified key barriers to RAS adoption, influencing policy and curriculum development worldwide. Bienko also developed and validated a dedicated RAS training program (13 citations), proving its effectiveness for surgeons transitioning from traditional methods. Collectively, her work has established benchmarks for surgical education and international practice, making her a leading voice in the integration of robotics into urology. Her research continues to guide institutions in optimizing training pathways and expanding access to minimally invasive surgery.