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Dr. Roberta L. Muldoon is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research focuses on the comparative effectiveness, cost, and outcomes of minimally invasive surgical techniques for colorectal cancer. Her work has been instrumental in evaluating the real-world benefits and limitations of laparoscopic versus robotic surgery. In her highly cited 2017 national analysis (42 citations), she identified critical barriers to the adoption of laparoscopic colon resection for cancer, influencing surgical training and policy. Dr. Muldoon further advanced the field with a propensity-adjusted study of 7,616 patients (2019, 23 citations), providing robust evidence on pathologic outcomes in robotic versus laparoscopic rectal cancer resection. Her 2021 cost analysis (12 citations) challenged assumptions about technological superiority by directly comparing short-term outcomes and expenses between robotic and laparoscopic right hemicolectomy. Through these contributions, Dr. Muldoon has helped shape evidence-based surgical decision-making, emphasizing that newer technology does not always equate to better patient outcomes. Her work remains essential reading for surgeons and researchers navigating the evolving landscape of minimally invasive colorectal surgery.