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Dr. Sarah Matson is a pioneering transplant surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of living donor nephrectomy through the integration of robotic technology. Her research centers on optimizing surgical outcomes and advancing surgical education in robot-assisted kidney transplantation. Dr. Matson’s major contributions include demonstrating that robotic donor nephrectomy can surpass the limitations of traditional laparoscopy, offering patients improved recovery and precision. She has also developed novel assessment models to objectively teach and evaluate robotic skills in transplant surgery fellowships, addressing a critical gap in surgical training. Her impactful studies, including her 2023 paper on robotic donor nephrectomy (12 citations) and her 2022 fellowship training model (11 citations), have laid the groundwork for standardized proficiency metrics. Notably, her 2023 work on the impact of dedicated operating room teams has shown that specialized teams are essential for program growth and effective fellowship training, directly tackling a key barrier to robotic adoption in transplant programs. With over 36 citations across her recent publications, Dr. Matson is a leading voice in the safe, effective, and educational expansion of robotic transplant surgery.