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Kenric M. Murayama is a leading figure in the advancement of robotic and minimally invasive surgery, with a career dedicated to improving patient outcomes through surgical innovation. His research primarily focuses on the application of robotic technology across bariatric, foregut, and colorectal procedures, as well as hernia repair. Dr. Murayama’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robotic-assisted Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in community settings, a landmark study with 84 citations that helped pave the way for broader adoption of robotic bariatric surgery. He has also provided critical insights into the predictors and consequences of unplanned conversions during robotic colectomy, using large-scale ACS-NSQIP database analyses to identify risk factors and improve surgical planning. His work on robotic versus non-robotic esophagectomy and inguinal hernia repair has further shaped evidence-based practice. Notably, Dr. Murayama contributed to defining benchmarks for fellowship training in foregut surgery and explored the construct validity of instrument vibrations as a novel measure of robotic surgical skill. With over 160 citations across his most influential works, his research continues to guide surgeons and trainees in optimizing robotic surgical techniques and training standards.