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Akinobu Taketomi is a leading figure in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, with a research focus that spans major anatomic liver resections, minimally invasive colorectal surgery, and the integration of advanced technologies like robotics and telesurgery. His landmark work establishing novel benchmark values for open major anatomic liver resection in non-cirrhotic patients (13 citations) provides crucial reference standards for comparing outcomes across centers and indications, directly improving surgical quality assessment. Taketomi has also made significant contributions to understanding the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on surgical practice, using Japan's National Clinical Database to analyze disruptions in elective endoscopic surgeries, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy and gastrectomy, with studies accumulating over 10 citations. His pioneering investigations into telesurgery systems—evaluating data compression, cybersecurity, and haptic feedback for remote robotic procedures—demonstrate his forward-looking approach to surgical innovation. Additionally, his work on laparoscopic and robotic total proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis-related colorectal cancer highlights his commitment to expanding minimally invasive options for complex cases. With a career marked by national database analyses and technological integration, Taketomi’s research directly shapes safer, more standardized surgical care in Japan and beyond.