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Nobuaki Hoshino is a leading figure in gastrointestinal surgical oncology, with a research focus on robotic and laparoscopic surgery for colorectal and gastric cancers, as well as the integration of artificial intelligence in surgical education. His major contributions include conducting comprehensive systematic reviews and meta-analyses that critically evaluate the comparative effectiveness of robotic versus laparoscopic approaches. His 2019 overview on robotic versus laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer, with 31 citations, provides a rigorous quality assessment of existing evidence, while his 2020 work on gastric cancer (16 citations) extends this analysis to upper gastrointestinal procedures. Hoshino’s 2021 study on the impact of study design—comparing randomized clinical trials, case-matched studies, and cohort studies—highlights methodological nuances in surgical research. More recently, he has explored cutting-edge topics such as AI-supported surgical anatomy recognition for medical education and the clinical application of the Hugo RAS system, a modular surgical robot, demonstrating its feasibility in complex procedures like total proctocolectomy. His work on articulating instruments as alternatives to robotics further underscores his commitment to advancing minimally invasive surgery. With over 60 citations across his top papers, Hoshino’s research is pivotal for surgeons and trainees seeking evidence-based insights into modern surgical technologies.