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Dr. Tahar Benhidjeb is a pioneering surgeon whose work has significantly advanced the fields of minimally invasive and robotic surgery, particularly in thyroid and colorectal oncology. He is best known for his groundbreaking research on transoral robotic-assisted thyroidectomy, a novel technique that eliminates visible neck scars. His 2010 preclinical feasibility study on cadavers (117 citations) laid the foundation for this scarless approach, establishing him as a key innovator in the field. Dr. Benhidjeb has also made substantial contributions to colorectal surgery, notably developing a standardized suprapubic bottom-to-up approach for robotic right colectomy with complete mesocolic excision (CME), a technically demanding procedure that improves oncological outcomes (39 citations). His work extends to pediatric surgery, where he performed the first reported robotic enucleation of a pancreatic insulinoma in a child (11 citations). Additionally, his research on the impact of ASA score and learning curves in robotic colorectal programs (7 citations) provides crucial guidance for safely implementing new surgical technologies. Through these contributions, Dr. Benhidjeb has demonstrated a consistent commitment to pushing the boundaries of surgical innovation, improving patient outcomes, and reducing surgical trauma.