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Laurent Sulpice is a leading French hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques for complex pancreatic surgery. His major contributions center on parenchymal preservation and the safety of robotic and laparoscopic approaches. In his landmark 2025 study on laparoscopic pancreatic enucleation, Sulpice demonstrated how far surgeons can push organ-sparing resections, earning 6 citations for defining best practices in this niche. He developed a predictive Conversion Risk Score (CRS) for minimally invasive left pancreatectomy, identifying risk factors for conversion and linking conversion to severe postoperative complications—a critical tool for preoperative planning. His propensity score-matched analysis of robotic pancreatoduodenectomy in a high-volume center, despite limited robotic platform access, showed comparable safety to open surgery while flattening the learning curve. With over 13 citations across these three 2025 papers alone, Sulpice’s work is shaping modern pancreatic surgery by providing evidence-based frameworks for safer, less invasive procedures. His achievements include leading studies for the French National Association of Surgery and advancing robotic surgery adoption in resource-constrained settings, making him a key voice in the transition toward minimally invasive pancreatic resections.