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Annouschka Laenen is a leading researcher in robotic surgery and oncological outcomes, with a focus on advancing minimally invasive techniques for head and neck, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. Her major contributions include pioneering the prospective evaluation of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) using the da Vinci Xi system, demonstrating its feasibility and safety despite lacking FDA approval for this application—a study that has garnered 21 citations and reshaped clinical practice. She has also significantly impacted gynecologic oncology through her work on robot-assisted surgery for endometrial cancer, analyzing surgical and oncologic outcomes within a large Belgian cohort (15 citations). In urology, Laenen investigated physical activity progression after radical prostatectomy, identifying predictors of decline to improve postoperative rehabilitation (12 citations). Her research integrates rigorous prospective methodologies with real-world clinical data, influencing surgical protocols and patient recovery strategies. With a career marked by high-impact, practice-changing studies, Laenen continues to drive innovation in robotic surgery, earning recognition as a key figure in oncological robotics and postoperative care optimization.