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Jan Philipp Jonas is a leading researcher in robotic hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, with a focus on advancing minimally invasive techniques for complex pancreatic and liver procedures. His major contributions include defining benchmark values for robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP), establishing competency and mastery thresholds through international multicenter learning curve analyses, and pioneering the first bi-institutional comparison of full robotic versus open ALPPS for staged hepatectomy. His work on the distal pancreatectomy fistula risk score (D-FRS) has been internationally validated, improving preoperative risk prediction for postoperative pancreatic fistula. Jonas has also led expert surveys to standardize key steps in complex robotic liver surgery, addressing the lack of uniformity in training and intraoperative techniques. With over 112 citations across his most-cited papers, his research has shaped global practice in robotic surgery. Notably, his 2022 paper on robotic distal pancreatectomy benchmarks has garnered 76 citations, reflecting its impact as a foundational reference. His studies on conversion risk factors in RDP provide critical insights for patient selection and surgical planning. Jonas’s work bridges the gap between innovation and standardization, making him a key figure in the evolution of robotic surgery.