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Dr. Hiroyuki Koga is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose work is reshaping the surgical management of congenital anomalies in children. His primary research focuses on minimally invasive techniques for complex pediatric conditions, particularly choledochal cysts and ureteropelvic junction obstruction. Dr. Koga’s landmark 2019 study, which provided the first comparison of robotic versus laparoscopic hepaticojejunostomy for choledochal cysts in children (53 citations), established him as a leader in robotic pediatric surgery. He has since published multiple high-impact papers demonstrating the advantages of robotic assistance over traditional laparoscopy, showing improved precision and outcomes in delicate pediatric procedures. His work extends to evaluating perioperative stress in children through innovative noninvasive monitoring of salivary cortisol and autonomic reactivity. In a remarkable case report, Dr. Koga successfully performed a fully robotic-assisted excision of a highly malignant mediastinal neuroblastoma in a 28-month-old toddler, showcasing the feasibility of advanced robotic techniques even in very young patients with extensive metastatic disease. With over 100 citations across his most influential works, Dr. Koga continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in pediatric robotic surgery, offering safer, less invasive options for children with complex surgical needs.