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Dr. Caitlin A. Hester is a leading surgical oncologist whose research has fundamentally shaped the field of minimally invasive pancreas surgery. She is best known for her pivotal role in developing the Miami International Evidence-based Guidelines on Minimally Invasive Pancreas Resection (MIPR), a landmark 2019 paper with 478 citations that established the first global standards for laparoscopic and robotic pancreatic procedures. This work, born from an international consensus meeting, has become the definitive reference for surgeons worldwide, directly improving patient outcomes by defining best practices for these complex operations. Dr. Hester has also made critical contributions to understanding the risks of minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy, including her propensity-matched analysis of conversion to open surgery (21 citations), which helps surgeons identify high-risk patients. Additionally, she has authored comprehensive reviews on surgical therapies for hepatocellular carcinoma (6 citations), demonstrating her broad expertise in hepatobiliary oncology. Through her evidence-based guidelines and rigorous outcomes research, Dr. Hester has advanced the safety and efficacy of minimally invasive techniques, cementing her reputation as a key architect of modern pancreatic surgical care.