Barbora East

Charles University, University Hospital in Motol

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Barbora East is a leading figure in abdominal wall surgery, with a focused expertise in the safe integration of robotic platforms and the standardization of surgical training. Her major contributions center on defining best practices for the current surgical landscape, particularly in robot-assisted abdominal wall surgery (RAWS). She has been instrumental in mapping the necessary training pathways to ensure patient safety during the steep learning curve of robotic hernia repair, as detailed in her highly cited 2022 work for the European Hernia Society (33 citations). East has also advanced the critical discussion on preventing trocar site hernias, a common complication in minimally invasive surgery, through her narrative review on the subject (16 citations). Demonstrating her leadership in surgical education, she co-authored the framework for a certified fellowship in abdominal wall surgery, a landmark collaboration between the UEMS and the European Hernia Society (8 citations). By bridging the gap between complex surgical techniques and structured, safe training, East is shaping the future of how surgeons master the diverse approaches—from open to robotic—required in modern abdominal wall reconstruction.