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Philip Smart is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques, particularly through robotic surgery for complex colorectal conditions. His major contributions center on refining robotic approaches for diverticular disease and colon cancer, demonstrating that robotic platforms can improve outcomes in challenging cases where inflammation obscures tissue planes. Smart’s work on complete mesocolic excision (CME) with central vascular ligation (CVL) for right-sided colon cancer is especially notable—his detailed “how-to” guide and comparative studies show that robotic CME yields higher lymph node counts and more thorough tissue removal than conventional resections, with perioperative outcomes that support its safety and feasibility. His research also explores robotic natural orifice specimen extraction surgery (NOSES), pushing the boundaries of scarless surgery. With over 50 citations across his most-cited papers, Smart’s impact is evident in the growing adoption of robotic techniques for diverticular disease and colon cancer. His systematic review and meta-analysis of robotic resections for diverticular disease (18 citations) and his pioneering work on robotic CME have established him as a key voice in the field, offering practical, evidence-based guidance that helps surgeons navigate difficult dissections and improve patient outcomes.