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Dr. Songphol Malakorn is a leading colorectal surgeon whose work has advanced the field of robotic surgical oncology, particularly for rectal and colon cancers. His research focuses on refining minimally invasive techniques to improve oncologic outcomes, with key contributions in robotic total mesorectal excision (TME) and complete mesocolic excision (CME). Dr. Malakorn’s most cited paper (53 citations) evaluates oncological outcomes after robotic proctectomy for rectal cancer, demonstrating the promise of robotic TME where laparoscopic approaches fell short. He pioneered the superior mesenteric vein-first approach for robotic CME in right colectomy (42 citations), a technique that enhances surgical precision and oncologic clearance. His work on robotic lateral pelvic lymph node dissection after neoadjuvant chemoradiation (26 citations) offers a Western perspective on managing advanced rectal cancer. Dr. Malakorn has also described novel approaches to the inferior mesenteric artery during robotic D3 lymphadenectomy and total pelvic exenteration, expanding the boundaries of what is surgically achievable. His innovative use of indocyanine green fluorescence angiography in salvage surgery underscores his commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology. With over 150 citations across his key papers, Dr. Malakorn’s contributions are shaping the future of robotic colorectal surgery.