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Ulf Lorenzen is a pioneering researcher in pediatric robotic surgery, with a focused expertise in adapting minimally invasive robotic systems for the smallest and most vulnerable patients—infants and children under 10 kg. His major contributions lie in the rigorous preclinical evaluation of next-generation robotic platforms, specifically testing their feasibility, performance, and safety in delicate abdominal and thoracic procedures. Lorenzen’s landmark 2021 study on the Senhance® system with 3 mm instruments, cited 16 times, was among the first to demonstrate that such miniaturized tools could be effectively deployed in piglet models, addressing a critical gap in pediatric surgical data. He followed this with a 2023 evaluation of the Versius® robotic system, further advancing the field by proving its utility in small, confined cavities. Together, these works have laid essential groundwork for translating adult robotic surgery into safe, practical applications for infants, directly impacting the design of future pediatric surgical protocols. Lorenzen’s research is notable for its translational focus, bridging engineering innovation with clinical necessity, and his findings are increasingly referenced by surgeons and device developers aiming to expand robotic access to the youngest patients.