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Oliver Strobel is a leading figure in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery, with a research focus on advancing minimally invasive techniques and integrating artificial intelligence into surgical practice. His most impactful work centers on pancreaticoduodenectomy, where his landmark 2019 study comparing laparoscopic versus open approaches (271 citations) provided critical evidence from randomized controlled trials, challenging the prevailing reliance on observational data. This work, alongside a subsequent meta-analysis (44 citations), has helped shape modern surgical decision-making for complex pancreatic procedures. Strobel has also made significant contributions to adrenal surgery through a comprehensive network meta-analysis (105 citations) evaluating open and minimally invasive approaches. More recently, he has pioneered efforts to standardize patient selection for minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy through a novel complexity and experience grading system (2024), addressing a key barrier to global adoption. Demonstrating forward-thinking leadership, Strobel has engaged with the European-African HPB Association to explore the ethical dimensions and trustworthiness of AI in surgery, as well as the diffusion of robotic platforms. His work consistently bridges rigorous evidence synthesis with practical clinical innovation, making him a pivotal voice in the evolution of HPB surgery.