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Masato Kusunoki is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive surgical oncology, with a primary focus on robotic and laparoscopic approaches to gastric cancer treatment. His most impactful work centers on the comparative outcomes of robotic versus laparoscopic gastrectomy, where he has demonstrated that robotic gastrectomy may significantly reduce the incidence of severe intra-abdominal infectious complications, such as pancreatic fistula and abscess. This finding, published in a 2021 study that has garnered 223 citations, underscores his commitment to improving patient safety and surgical precision. Kusunoki has also contributed to the technical refinement of these procedures, notably introducing the Billroth-I reconstruction with overlap anastomosis using an EndoWrist linear stapler after robotic distal gastrectomy. This innovative technique, detailed in a 2020 paper, addresses the need for reliable, less invasive reconstruction methods. His work not only provides critical evidence for the superiority of robotic techniques but also establishes new standards for surgical practice, making him a pivotal researcher in the evolution of gastric cancer surgery and a key voice in the call for prospective randomized clinical trials.