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Dr. Hirokazu Noshiro is a pioneering surgeon and researcher at the forefront of robotic and telesurgery, with a focus on advancing minimally invasive pancreatic procedures. His major contributions include the development and clinical implementation of novel robotic platforms, particularly demonstrating the feasibility of robotic distal pancreatectomy using the hinotori™ Surgical Robot System—Japan’s first domestically produced surgical robot. This work challenges the long-standing dominance of the da Vinci® system, offering new possibilities for cost-effective and accessible robotic surgery. Dr. Noshiro also co-authored the landmark "Clinical practice guidelines for telesurgery 2022" (36 citations), establishing a framework for remote surgical care that leverages recent advances in information technology to overcome historical barriers of communication delay and cost. His case reports on spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (11 citations) highlight his commitment to optimizing patient outcomes through organ-sparing techniques. With a growing citation impact and a role in shaping national guidelines, Dr. Noshiro is a key figure in the global transition toward more versatile, affordable, and widely accessible robotic surgical systems.