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Hylke J.F. Brenkman is a pioneering surgeon-researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgical techniques for gastrointestinal cancers and complex abdominal conditions. His major contributions lie in demonstrating the feasibility, safety, and oncologic efficacy of robotic platforms for esophageal and gastric cancer resections, as well as hiatal hernia repair. Notably, his 2016 study on robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (39 citations) helped establish the robotic approach as a viable standard for transthoracic esophagolymphadenectomy, while his work on robot-assisted hiatal hernia repair (38 citations) provided promising anatomical and functional outcomes that challenged conventional recurrence rates. Brenkman also explored the frontiers of surgical technology, evaluating the first use of the AUTOLAP™ image-based robotic camera steering device (36 citations) and tackling the technical challenges of robotic single-port cholecystectomy (22 citations). His recent implementation of robot-assisted minimally invasive gastrectomy (RAMIG) at a European tertiary referral center underscores his role as a leader in translating robotic innovation into clinical practice. With a cumulative impact of over 149 citations across his most-cited works, Brenkman’s research continues to shape the future of minimally invasive surgery, offering students and clinicians a roadmap for integrating robotics into oncologic and general surgery.