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Sandrine de Ribaupierre is a leading researcher at the intersection of computer-assisted surgery, medical imaging, and clinical informatics. Her work focuses on enhancing minimally invasive procedures—particularly endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries—by developing intelligent systems that augment the surgeon’s perception and decision-making. She is best known for pioneering context-aware operating theaters, where real-time data and imaging are integrated to improve surgical precision and safety. Her highly cited 2018 paper on "OR 2.0" (103 citations) outlines a vision for smart surgical environments, while her 2014 work on motion magnification for endoscopic surgery (19 citations) addresses the critical challenge of visualizing subtle tissue movements during vessel-sparing procedures, reducing reliance on costly hardware. De Ribaupierre’s contributions have been recognized through interdisciplinary collaborations and invitations to speak at major conferences. With a growing citation impact and a focus on translating computational methods into clinical practice, she continues to shape the future of minimally invasive surgery, making her work essential reading for researchers in surgical robotics, computer vision, and patient safety.