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Terrah J. Paul Olson is a colorectal surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotic surgery, surgical education, and performance analytics. With a career focused on advancing minimally invasive colorectal procedures, she has emerged as a leading voice in the objective measurement of surgical skill and technique during robotic operations. Her most significant contributions center on developing and validating Objective Performance Indicators (OPIs) — quantifiable metrics that capture how surgeons move, operate, and progress during robotic colorectal procedures. Her research has demonstrated that these indicators can reliably distinguish between surgeons of differing experience levels during robotic right colectomy and proctectomy, offering a more rigorous alternative to traditional metrics like operative time. Notably, her work on the Ratio of Economy of Motion has provided a novel, scalable solution for assigning performance data during complex dual-console robotic procedures, earning 15 citations since 2023. Beyond performance analytics, Paul Olson has contributed meaningfully to understanding robotic surgery outcomes in diverticulitis and surgical workflow quantification. Her most-cited work on robotic diverticulitis management reflects her clinical breadth. Collectively, her publications have garnered over 60 citations, marking her as an important emerging figure in data-driven surgical quality improvement.