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Maxime Dewulf is a leading figure in the field of minimally invasive hernia surgery, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted techniques. His research centers on complex abdominal wall reconstruction, including posterior component separation via transversus abdominis release (TAR), and the management of challenging inguinal and parastomal hernias. Dewulf’s major contributions include comparative studies between open and robotic TAR, demonstrating the safety and efficacy of the robotic approach in complex repairs. He has also pioneered techniques for robotic inguinal hernia repair in patients with prior transabdominal prostatectomy, a scenario traditionally considered high-risk. His work on parastomal hernia repair, including a detailed "How-I-do-it" guide for ileal conduit cases, provides practical, step-by-step solutions for surgeons. Dewulf’s impact is reflected in his highly cited publications, with his 2022 study on open versus robotic TAR accumulating 39 citations, and his work on robotic inguinal hernia repair after prostatectomy cited 25 times. He is also a key contributor to the ROBUST hernia project, a collaborative initiative standardizing robotic hernia surgery. Through his research, Dewulf has advanced the evidence base for robotic hernia repair, offering safer, less invasive options for patients with complex abdominal wall defects.