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Bradley Needleman is a pioneering figure in the field of robotic and minimally invasive surgery, with a career dedicated to advancing computer-enhanced surgical techniques. His research focuses on the application of robotic systems—particularly the da Vinci platform—to complex abdominal procedures, including pancreatic, foregut, and bariatric surgery. Needleman’s major contributions include performing the first known robotic resection of a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (205 citations), a landmark case that demonstrated the feasibility of robotic telesurgery for delicate organ resections. He also led early comparative studies showing that computer-enhanced robotic antireflux surgery can be performed safely and effectively versus standard laparoscopy (129 citations), and he reported the first case of robotic Heller myotomy for achalasia (100 citations). His work on robotic task performance analysis (30 citations) provides foundational data on the technical advantages of robotic systems. With over 600 total citations across his most-cited works, Needleman has helped establish the evidence base for robotic surgery in both adult and pediatric populations, including recent investigations into robotic-assisted metabolic surgery for adolescents. His pioneering case reports and clinical trials have shaped the adoption of surgical robotics worldwide.