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Dr. Trenton Lippert is a pioneering hepatobiliary surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques for complex liver and bile duct surgeries. His major contributions center on demonstrating the safety, efficacy, and clinical outcomes of robotic resection for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma—a notoriously challenging cancer. Dr. Lippert led the first multicenter, trans-Atlantic, expert-center collaborative study on this topic, establishing a new benchmark for minimally invasive approaches in Western hepatobiliary surgery. His work has garnered significant attention, with his most-cited paper on robotic major hepatectomy accumulating 57 citations, reflecting its impact on surgical practice. Notably, his single-institutional series on robotic resection for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma is the largest in the Western hemisphere to date, showcasing his leadership in this emerging field. Through his publications in high-impact journals and author reflections, Dr. Lippert has positioned robotic surgery as a viable alternative to traditional open procedures for complex hepatobiliary malignancies, advancing both surgical innovation and patient outcomes.