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Eli Kakiashvili is a leading figure in the advancement of robotic surgery, with a particular focus on complex abdominal and pancreatic procedures. His work is instrumental in establishing evidence-based standards for robotic-assisted operations, addressing a critical gap in the field. Dr. Kakiashvili’s major contributions include co-authoring landmark international consensus guidelines on robotic pancreatic surgery, which have been cited over 46 times and serve as a foundational resource for surgeons worldwide. He has also conducted pivotal comparative research on robotic inguinal hernia repair, demonstrating its potential as a new era in hernia management, with his study accumulating 29 citations. Through these efforts, he has helped define the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of robotic techniques, moving them from experimental to standard practice. His work is not only highly cited but also directly shapes clinical protocols, making him a key opinion leader in the transition toward minimally invasive, robot-assisted surgery.