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Sylvie Van den Broeck is a colorectal surgeon whose work centers on refining surgical techniques for rectal cancer, pelvic floor disorders, and complex colorectal conditions. Her most influential contribution is her 2019 paper on the evolving nomenclature and surgical approaches in rectal cancer surgery, which has garnered 14 citations and underscores the dynamic shift toward minimally invasive and anatomically precise procedures. She has pioneered combined laparoscopic and robotic approaches, as demonstrated in her 2017 study on simultaneous total proctocolectomy with transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy for synchronous rectal and prostate cancers—a technically demanding feat that highlights her expertise in multidisciplinary, single-stage surgery. Van den Broeck has also advanced the management of colonic prolapse, notably through robotic posterior suturepexy following TaTME, and has contributed to standardizing ventral mesh rectopexy care through a multicenter study. Her work on minimally invasive solutions for mesh erosion further reflects her commitment to improving patient outcomes. With a career spanning innovative surgical techniques and collaborative quality improvement, Van den Broeck is a key figure in modern colorectal surgery, pushing the boundaries of what is achievable with robotic and transanal platforms.