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Nipun B. Merchant is a leading figure in the surgical management of pancreatic diseases, with a primary focus on minimally invasive pancreas resection (MIPR) and the optimization of surgical techniques for pancreatic neoplasms. He is best known for his pivotal role in developing the Miami International Evidence-based Guidelines on Minimally Invasive Pancreas Resection, a landmark work that has garnered nearly 500 citations and serves as the global standard for MIPR practice. Dr. Merchant has also advanced the field by investigating the optimal approach for distal pancreatectomies, questioning whether all such procedures should be performed laparoscopically, and by exploring the utility of hand-assisted laparoscopic techniques for resecting pancreatic mucinous cystic neoplasms. His research extends into tumor biology, where he has contributed to understanding in situ proteomic profiling in colorectal tumors, highlighting the importance of accounting for tumor heterogeneity in study design. With a career dedicated to refining surgical protocols and improving patient outcomes, Dr. Merchant’s work has had a profound impact on the evidence-based evolution of pancreatic surgery.