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Simona Ascanelli is a leading figure in colorectal and pelvic floor surgery, with a focused expertise in robotic ventral mesh rectopexy (RVMR) for rectal prolapse and associated pelvic floor disorders. Her major contributions center on standardizing a field marked by significant variability in patient selection and surgical technique. Through landmark works like the 2025 Delphi consensus on RVMR, she has helped establish evidence-based guidelines for preoperative evaluation and procedural consistency, directly addressing the lack of uniformity that has long challenged the specialty. Her scoping review on indications for RVMR further clarifies patient selection criteria, reducing ambiguity for surgeons worldwide. While her most-cited papers are recent, their impact is already measurable, with the Delphi consensus garnering 3 citations and the scoping review 2 citations in a short timeframe—a strong signal of their growing influence. Ascanelli’s work is not merely technical; it is foundational, providing the structured framework needed to advance robotic pelvic surgery from art to reproducible science. Her efforts are shaping how next-generation surgeons approach complex pelvic floor repairs, making her a pivotal voice in the evolution of minimally invasive colorectal care.