Mathilde Poras

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint-Pierre, Université Libre de Bruxelles

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Mathilde Poras is a pioneering surgeon-researcher at the forefront of robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery. Her work centers on advancing surgical robotics to overcome the limitations of traditional laparoscopy and telerobotic systems, with a focus on improving intraoperative ergonomics, cost-effectiveness, and surgeon autonomy. Poras’s most notable contribution is her leadership in the first human surgery using the Maestro System—a novel robotic assistance device designed for laparoscopic cholecystectomies. This landmark 2023 study, cited 8 times, demonstrated the system’s potential to restore exposure and vision control to the operating surgeon without the physical separation and high costs associated with platforms like Da Vinci. She further validated the Maestro’s safety and feasibility in a 2024 study (7 citations), reinforcing its clinical promise. Poras has also applied robotic techniques to rare conditions, as shown in her video vignette on robotic median arcuate ligament release for MALS. Her work bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering a scalable, surgeon-centric alternative in robotic surgery. With a growing citation impact and a focus on practical innovation, Poras is shaping the next generation of accessible, intelligent surgical tools.