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Venkatesh Munikrishnan is a pioneering robotic surgeon whose work is shaping the future of minimally invasive surgery, particularly in complex abdominal and pelvic procedures. His primary research focuses on standardizing robotic surgical education and expanding the application of novel robotic platforms. A major contribution is his leadership in developing the first international multidisciplinary consensus on how to report educational videos in robotic surgery (2020, 21 citations), a critical step for transparent and reproducible training. He has also been at the forefront of evaluating new technology, providing the first clinical experience with the HUGO robotic-assisted surgery system for hernia repair (2024), demonstrating its feasibility in a tertiary centre. His work extends to pioneering robotic ventral rectopexy in India (2017), showcasing the precision of robotics for rectal prolapse. With a career dedicated to advancing surgical standards and integrating cutting-edge platforms like HUGO, Munikrishnan’s impact is foundational for the next generation of robotic surgeons, ensuring safer, more effective, and better-taught surgical techniques.