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Dr. Sheetal Asutkar is at the forefront of reimagining the future of global surgery, with a research portfolio that masterfully bridges cutting-edge technology and the enduring realities of clinical practice. Her work centers on the transformative potential of tele-surgery, robotic-assisted systems, and artificial intelligence to democratize access to high-quality surgical care, particularly for resource-limited regions. In her highly cited 2024 paper, "Tele-surgery and remote procedures," she outlines a future where geographic barriers to expert care are dismantled, a vision that has already garnered significant attention. Dr. Asutkar’s impact is further underscored by her critical analyses of AI’s practical integration into surgical workflows and the pressing concern of skill degradation in open surgery as minimally invasive techniques advance. Her narrative review on losing open-approach skills is a vital counterpoint to the tech-driven narrative, highlighting the continued necessity of traditional techniques in low-income settings. With multiple influential reviews published in 2024, Dr. Asutkar is establishing herself as a key voice shaping the ethical and practical discourse on how surgery must evolve to be both innovative and equitable.