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Charles Vanbrugghe is a pioneering hepatobiliary surgeon whose work centers on advancing robotic liver surgery, particularly through the development of novel, minimally invasive techniques. His major contributions lie in refining complex hepatic procedures, most notably his two-surgeon approach for robotic parenchymal transection, which combines ultrasonic dissection with irrigated bipolar coagulation. This technique, detailed in his most-cited paper (22 citations), has helped improve the safety and precision of liver resections. Vanbrugghe has also demonstrated the feasibility of robotic surgery for challenging cases, such as central liver solitary fibrous tumors and anatomical segment 7 resections via a caudate lobe approach for colorectal metastases—each documented with instructional surgical videos. While his citation counts are still growing, his work is notable for its technical innovation and educational value, providing reproducible methods that expand the boundaries of robotic hepatobiliary surgery. Vanbrugghe’s contributions are particularly impactful for surgeons seeking to adopt or refine robotic techniques in liver oncology, positioning him as a rising authority in this specialized field.