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Dr. Loo Ooi is a pioneering hepatobiliary and pancreatic (HPB) surgeon based in Singapore, whose work has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive surgery. His research focuses on the application of robotic-assisted laparoscopic techniques for complex HPB procedures, including distal pancreatectomy and hepatectomy. Dr. Ooi’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robotic spleen-saving, vessel-preserving distal pancreatectomy, as documented in his most-cited paper (23 citations), which reported the first such experience in Singapore. He also published seminal work on robotic hepatectomy (18 citations) and the broader adoption of robot-assisted laparoscopic HPB surgery (17 citations), providing early evidence that these technically demanding operations can be performed with favorable outcomes. Through his single-institution studies at Singapore General Hospital, Dr. Ooi has helped establish a foundation for robotic HPB surgery in Asia, paving the way for wider clinical adoption. His work is essential reading for surgeons and researchers interested in the evolution of robotic surgery and its role in improving patient recovery and surgical precision.