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David J. Bentrem is a leading surgical oncologist whose research has fundamentally shaped the modern approach to hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) and thoracic surgery, particularly through the rigorous evaluation of minimally invasive techniques. His landmark 2016 multi-institutional study comparing robotic and open pancreaticoduodenectomy (284 citations) provided critical early evidence on the safety and feasibility of the robotic approach for this complex procedure. Dr. Bentrem’s work extends to nationwide assessments of robotic lobectomy for lung cancer and large-scale analyses of predictors for conversion during laparoscopic and robotic HPB surgeries, using databases like ACS-NSQIP to generate high-impact, real-world evidence. He has also investigated specific clinical challenges, such as the incidence of postoperative pancreatic fistula after minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy and the optimal surgical approach for rare tumors like pancreatic mucinous cystic neoplasms. With multiple papers exceeding 100 citations, his contributions have been instrumental in guiding surgical decision-making and advancing the adoption of robotic and laparoscopic techniques, ultimately improving perioperative outcomes for patients with complex pancreatic and hepatobiliary diseases.