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Robert Bergholz is a pioneering researcher in pediatric minimally invasive and robotic surgery, whose work sits at the critical intersection of surgical innovation and child healthcare. His landmark 2020 review, "Advances and Trends in Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery," garnered 60 citations and established him as a leading voice synthesizing the current landscape and future trajectory of the field. Bergholz has been particularly instrumental in evaluating emerging robotic surgical systems for use in small anatomical cavities — a challenge uniquely relevant to pediatric and infant patients — with his assessments of systems such as the Senhance and Versius platforms accumulating over 75 citations combined. His rigorous preclinical studies using piglet models weighing under 10 kg demonstrate a methodical, safety-first approach to translating robotic technology to some of surgery's most vulnerable patients. Beyond pediatric applications, Bergholz has explored robot-assisted facial reconstruction and even contactless gesture-controlled surgical interfaces, reflecting a remarkably broad innovative vision. His body of work collectively underscores a commitment to expanding the boundaries of minimally invasive surgery while ensuring feasibility and safety standards that could meaningfully improve outcomes for children worldwide.