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Myles Smith is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive surgical oncology, with a primary focus on robotic-assisted techniques for upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. His major contributions center on establishing global benchmarks for complex procedures, most notably through his landmark work on Robot-assisted Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (RAMIE). Smith spearheaded the first international multicenter study on RAMIE, published in 2020, which has garnered 73 citations for providing essential, generalizable data on worldwide techniques and outcomes—a critical step beyond prior single-center reports. He has also advanced the field of robotic surgery for gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), demonstrating in a 2020 case series (13 citations) that robotic approaches can safely expand the indications for minimally invasive resection to include larger and more complex tumors. Smith’s work is instrumental in standardizing and validating robotic protocols, directly influencing surgical practice and training. As a key member of the Upper GI International Robotic Association, his research continues to shape the future of precision surgery, offering patients safer, less invasive options for treating devastating diseases.