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Norihiro Kokudo is a pioneering hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon whose work has shaped modern minimally invasive liver and pancreas surgery. His research focuses on advancing surgical techniques, particularly through the use of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging for real-time visualization during hepatectomy, and on establishing global standards for minimally invasive pancreas and liver resections. He led the development of the Miami International Evidence-based Guidelines on Minimally Invasive Pancreas Resection (2019), a landmark work with 478 citations that provides the first evidence-based framework for this complex procedure. Kokudo has also contributed seminal reviews on the history of liver surgery and conducted international surveys to track the adoption of robotic and laparoscopic techniques. His work on ICG fluorescence imaging, cited over 180 times, has improved the safety and precision of liver surgery. With over 800 citations across his most influential papers, Kokudo is recognized as a key opinion leader who has helped define best practices and drive innovation in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery worldwide.