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Charles Jimenez Cruz is a pioneering surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, with a particular focus on single-port (SP) techniques and hepatobiliary procedures. His major contributions center on advancing the clinical application of the da Vinci SP robotic platform, demonstrating its technical feasibility and comparative advantages over earlier systems. In his landmark 2019 case report—the first to describe robotic single-port cholecystectomy using the da Vinci SP—he showed that the new platform’s fully-wristed instruments and multijoint arms enable improved dexterity and access, a work that has garnered 30 citations. He further validated these benefits in a 2021 comparative analysis (19 citations), proving that the SP system offers superior ergonomics and operative efficiency versus the older Si single-site platform. Beyond gallbladder surgery, Cruz has explored minimally invasive approaches for complex pancreatic resections, including a 2021 study comparing laparoscopic, robotic, and open central pancreatectomies (9 citations). His work has been instrumental in establishing evidence-based protocols for single-port robotic surgery, earning him recognition as a leading innovator in the field. With over 58 total citations, Cruz continues to shape the future of scarless, patient-centered surgical care.