Dr. Rahila Essani is a colorectal surgeon and incoming Chief of Colorectal Surgery at UMass Chan–Baystate in Massachusetts, USA. She specializes in advanced minimally invasive and robotic colorectal surgery, with particular expertise in natural orifice techniques, including transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) and transvaginal specimen extraction (NOSE). With over 20 years of surgical experience, Dr. Essani is an internationally recognized speaker on robotic colorectal surgery, surgical innovation, and enhanced recovery. Her work focuses on integrating precision surgery with data-driven and patient-centered approaches to improve outcomes. She is actively involved in surgical education and has a strong interest in modern training models, including simulation, telementoring, and comp