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Shingo Kozono is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, with a particular focus on complex procedures such as pancreaticoduodenectomy and anatomic liver resection. His work systematically addresses the technical challenges and standardization of these high-stakes operations. Kozono’s major contributions include authoring a pivotal systematic review on surgical approaches to the superior mesenteric artery during minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (MIPD), a paper cited 43 times that serves as a critical technical guide for surgeons. He also co-led a global survey of world experts to define best practices for minimally invasive anatomic liver resection (MIALR), a 28-citation study that helps standardize a notoriously difficult procedure. Demonstrating his impact on national surgical policy, Kozono was a key investigator in a large, multicenter retrospective assessment of 425 patients undergoing robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) in Japan. This 2024 study, with 7 citations, confirmed the safety and feasibility of RPD during its introductory period under Japan’s public health insurance, directly influencing the adoption of robotic techniques. Through rigorous evidence synthesis and multi-institutional collaboration, Kozono is shaping the future of minimally invasive surgery.