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Dr. Valena Soto-Wright is a leading authority in robotic and minimally invasive surgical oncology, with a career dedicated to advancing surgical education and optimizing patient outcomes. Her research primarily focuses on the comparative effectiveness of robotic-assisted surgery—particularly the da Vinci system—against traditional laparoscopic and open procedures for oncologic resections. Dr. Soto-Wright’s landmark COMPARE study (2024, 51 citations) provides critical data on 30-day perioperative outcomes, demonstrating the safety and efficacy of robotic techniques in complex oncologic cases. She has also pioneered the integration of virtual reality (VR) simulation into surgical training, developing validated, multidisciplinary curricula that use automated assessment tools to track resident progress. Her work on the Da Vinci Skills Simulator and the Intuitive Learning platform (2022, 33 citations) has set a new standard for competency-based robotic education. Additionally, Dr. Soto-Wright has contributed foundational knowledge on port-site metastases in gynecologic malignancies (2014, 18 citations), addressing a key safety concern in robotic surgery. Through her rigorous validation studies and educational innovations, she has directly improved surgical performance and patient safety, making her a transformative figure in the field of robotic surgery.