Dr. Duarte Miguel Ribeiro Nationality: Portuguese (Resident in Brazil since 1975) Personal: Married to a medical surgeon, father of two children (ages 31 and 26). Professional Background: Dr. Duarte Miguel Ribeiro is a highly respected medical professional with a degree in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of Bragança Paulista, specializing in General Surgery. His early medical training was completed at Dr. Carmino Caricchio Municipal Hospital (Tatuapé) and Santa Marcelina Hospital in São Paulo’s East Zone, where he completed his residency and later served as a surgical instructor. In 1989, Dr. Ribeiro began working with laparoscopic surgery, becoming a pioneer in this field. He holds a specialization in Gynecology and Obstetrics (TEGO) by FEBRASGO and is certified in Ultrasonography by the Brazilian Medical Association, FEBRASGO, and the Brazilian College of Radiology. In 1995, he earned his certification in laparoscopic surgery from Sobracil (Brazilian Society of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery) and later served as Director of the Gynecology Department at Sobracil. His expertise in minimally invasive techniques led him to pursue certification in robotic surgery at the Research and Education Institute of the Sírio-Libanês Hospital in 2009. To date, Dr. Ribeiro has performed over 2000 robotic dockings and has completed more than 4000 robotic procedures, making him a leading figure in robotic surgery in Brazil. His dedication to advancing surgical care through innovative technology has made him a key contributor to the field of minimally invasive surgery.