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Michel Degueldre is a pioneering gynecological surgeon whose career has been defined by his groundbreaking contributions to robotic and laparoscopic surgery. Working at the intersection of surgical innovation and minimally invasive techniques, Degueldre was among the first researchers to rigorously investigate the feasibility of robotic-assisted laparoscopic procedures, publishing landmark studies that have collectively shaped modern surgical practice. His 2001 feasibility study on robotic laparoscopic surgery, drawing on 146 cases and accumulating 448 citations, demonstrated how robotic interfaces could restore lost degrees of freedom for surgeons while enhancing precision and visual control. Complementing this, his early work on robotically assisted microsurgical tubal reanastomosis — cited nearly 180 times — helped establish robotic technology as viable for delicate reproductive procedures. His research further extended into oncological applications, notably advancing robot-assisted para-aortic lymphadenectomy for locally advanced cervical carcinoma. Beyond clinical innovation, Degueldre demonstrated a commitment to surgical education, contributing to the Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgery (SERGS) Pilot Curriculum — the first standardized training program for robotic gynecological surgery. His body of work, spanning feasibility studies, oncology, and surgical training, has been instrumental in legitimizing and institutionalizing robotic gynecological surgery across Europe.