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Dr. Jian‐Kun Hu is a leading figure in gastric cancer surgery, recognized globally for his pioneering work in comparing robotic and laparoscopic gastrectomy. His research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques to improve both short-term recovery and long-term survival for gastric cancer patients. Dr. Hu’s most influential contribution is a large-scale, multicenter retrospective cohort study published in 2021, which has garnered 94 citations. This landmark paper provides critical, high-level evidence on the comparative outcomes of robotic versus laparoscopic gastrectomy, addressing a key question in the field as robotic systems gain worldwide adoption. Earlier, in a 2019 study from his own institution, he demonstrated the safety and feasibility of robot-assisted gastrectomy for early-stage cancer, laying the groundwork for his larger comparative work. Through these rigorous analyses, Dr. Hu has helped clarify the role of robotic surgery in gastric cancer treatment, directly informing clinical decision-making and surgical best practices. His work is essential reading for any surgeon or researcher interested in the evolution of minimally invasive oncologic surgery.