Sophia A. Lamberty

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Dr. Sophia A. Lamberty is a pioneering hepatobiliary surgeon whose research focuses on the intersection of minimally invasive surgical techniques and perioperative risk stratification. Her most impactful work centers on validating the IWATE criteria—a preoperative difficulty scoring system originally developed for laparoscopic liver resections—in the context of robotic-assisted procedures. In her landmark 2024 study, which has already garnered 11 citations, Dr. Lamberty demonstrated that the IWATE criteria effectively predict perioperative outcomes in robotic liver surgeries, providing surgeons with a reliable tool to anticipate case complexity and optimize patient selection. This contribution bridges a critical gap in robotic hepatobiliary surgery, where standardized difficulty assessment was previously lacking. By extending the applicability of the IWATE criteria to robotic platforms, her work enhances surgical planning and safety. Dr. Lamberty’s research is shaping the evolution of robotic liver surgery, offering evidence-based guidance that benefits both novice and experienced surgeons. Her findings are increasingly cited in guidelines and training curricula, underscoring her influence in advancing precision and reproducibility in minimally invasive hepatobiliary care.