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Dr. Victoria K. Pepper is a leading pediatric surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques for adolescent bariatric and colorectal surgery. Her work critically evaluates the real-world benefits of robotic-assisted procedures, comparing them to traditional laparoscopic approaches in vulnerable populations. In her most-cited study (31 citations), Dr. Pepper investigated the efficacy of robotic versus laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in adolescents, providing essential data on whether the technological hype matches clinical reality. She has also made significant contributions to perioperative pain management, demonstrating how minimally invasive approaches can reduce opioid requirements in severely obese young patients—a finding with profound implications for recovery and addiction prevention. Additionally, her research on minimally invasive ileal pouch-anal anastomosis with rectal eversion has helped establish that this technique can achieve equivalent continence outcomes in pediatric patients with ulcerative colitis, addressing long-standing concerns about the procedure. With a cumulative impact of over 50 citations across her key works, Dr. Pepper’s scholarship bridges the gap between surgical innovation and evidence-based pediatric care, guiding surgeons toward safer, more effective interventions for young patients.