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Dr. Lilian Schwarz is a pioneering hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques to improve patient safety and outcomes. Her research focuses on refining complex laparoscopic procedures, particularly in liver and pancreas surgery, with a strong emphasis on parenchymal preservation and risk stratification. Dr. Schwarz’s most-cited paper, “Transthoracic Port Placement Increases Safety of Total Laparoscopic Posterior Sectionectomy” (2016, 13 citations), introduced an innovative approach to a technically demanding liver resection, demonstrating how strategic port placement can reduce complications. She further contributed to the field with “Laparoscopic pancreatic enucleation: how far should we go for parenchyma preservation?” (2025, 6 citations), a national study challenging conventional boundaries in pancreas-sparing surgery. Her impactful work on “Conversion during Minimally Invasive Left Pancreatectomy” (2025, 4 citations) led to the development of a predictive Conversion Risk Score (CRS), a practical tool that helps surgeons anticipate and mitigate the risks of conversion to open surgery, directly enhancing preoperative planning. With a growing citation footprint, Dr. Schwarz’s research is shaping safer, more effective surgical practices, making her a key voice in the evolution of minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgery.