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Edward Lin is a pioneering robotic surgeon whose work has fundamentally reshaped minimally invasive approaches to foregut, bariatric, and oncologic surgery. His research centers on three pillars: advancing robotic surgical techniques for complex gastrointestinal procedures, optimizing surgical education through simulation, and improving oncologic outcomes for gastric cancer. Lin’s landmark 2014 review on robotics in foregut and bariatric surgery (76 citations) established a foundational framework for the field, while his propensity-matched analysis of over 11,000 patients demonstrated the oncological adequacy of robotic versus laparoscopic gastrectomy. His innovative contributions include developing a completely intracorporeal laparoscopic Hunt-Lawrence jejunal pouch reconstruction after total gastrectomy and demonstrating the feasibility of robotic-assisted repair for challenging scrotal inguinal hernias. Beyond the operating room, Lin has systematically investigated how surgeons acquire and retain robotic skills, showing that structured simulation training can reduce learning decay. His work on robotic bariatric surgery efficiency—captured in the memorable “Out by 3:30” study—reflects his commitment to making advanced surgical technologies practical and accessible. With a career spanning technique innovation, rigorous outcomes research, and surgical education, Lin continues to shape how the next generation of surgeons learns and performs robotic surgery.