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Nicholas Morin is a colorectal surgeon whose research focuses on the prevention and management of surgical complications, particularly in patients with obesity. His major contributions center on port-site hernias following robotic colorectal surgery, a rare but potentially devastating complication. Through detailed case reports and literature reviews, Morin has highlighted the unique risks faced by patients with obesity, demonstrating how even minimally invasive robotic procedures can lead to incarcerated hernias requiring urgent laparoscopic reduction. His work, including the 2018 study "Port site hernias following robotic colorectal surgery in people with obesity," has been cited three times, while his case reports on closed-loop small bowel obstructions from trocar site hernias have garnered additional attention. By documenting these adverse outcomes, Morin has provided critical insights for surgeons to improve trocar site closure techniques and postoperative monitoring. His research serves as an important cautionary reference for the robotic surgery community, emphasizing that obesity significantly elevates hernia risk even with advanced surgical platforms. Morin’s contributions help shape safer surgical practices for high-risk populations.