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B. Longis is a leading figure in pediatric robotic surgery, with a career dedicated to advancing minimally invasive techniques for children. Their research focuses on the safety, feasibility, and implementation of robotic-assisted surgery across a range of pediatric conditions, from thoracic and abdominal procedures to complex tumor resections. Longis has made seminal contributions by demonstrating that robotic surgery is equally successful in very young children, including those weighing under 15 kg, challenging the notion that patient size limits surgical outcomes. Their work on the successful implementation of a pediatric robotic program, based on lessons from nearly 100 procedures, has served as a practical blueprint for other institutions. With highly cited papers—including a landmark comparison of robotic surgery in children above and below 15.0 kg (63 citations) and a foundational assessment of pediatric thoracic robotic surgery (50 citations)—Longis has helped establish robotic techniques as a safe, effective standard in pediatric surgery. Their bicenter experience with robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery for pediatric tumors further underscores their impact, showing that robotic precision can improve outcomes in even the most delicate cases.