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Dr. Soichi Murakami is a pioneering robotic surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive gastrointestinal oncology. His research centers on the development and validation of advanced robotic techniques for gastric and esophageal cancer, with a particular focus on enhancing surgical precision and patient safety. Dr. Murakami’s most significant contribution is the introduction of the “preemptive retropancreatic approach” for suprapancreatic lymph node dissection during robotic distal gastrectomy—a novel method designed to minimize pancreatic compression and reduce the risk of postoperative pancreatic fistula. This work, detailed in multiple publications with over a dozen combined citations, demonstrates his commitment to solving critical clinical problems. He has also been at the forefront of tele-robotic surgery, successfully performing the first tele-robotic distal gastrectomy with lymph node dissection on a cadaver using the Japanese-made hinotori™ system (22 citations), and has explored real-time vessel navigation with indocyanine green fluorescence to prevent splenic infarction. His studies on haptic feedback in robotic surgery further underscore his drive to improve the surgeon’s sensory experience. Through these innovations, Dr. Murakami is not only advancing surgical technique but also paving the way for safer, more effective, and remotely accessible cancer care.