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Beat Gloor is a leading figure in pancreatic surgery, with a research focus on improving outcomes for patients undergoing pancreatectomy. His major contributions center on the prediction and mitigation of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF), the most severe complication following distal pancreatectomy. Gloor was instrumental in the international validation of the distal pancreatectomy fistula risk score (D-FRS), a preoperative tool designed to stratify patient risk for POPF. This work, published in 2025 and already garnering 4 citations, demonstrates the immediate impact of his research on clinical practice by enabling surgeons to tailor operative and postoperative management, particularly in minimally invasive and open approaches. By rigorously testing the D-FRS across a global cohort, Gloor has provided surgeons with a reliable, evidence-based framework to anticipate and potentially reduce this life-threatening complication. His efforts are directly shaping safer surgical protocols and improving recovery for patients undergoing distal pancreatectomy, solidifying his reputation as a key contributor to evidence-based pancreatic surgery.