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Xiaoping Chen is a prominent hepatobiliary surgeon and clinical researcher whose work has significantly shaped the evolution of minimally invasive liver surgery. Specializing in robotic and laparoscopic hepatectomy, Chen has dedicated his career to advancing the safety, feasibility, and standardization of robotic liver resection — a field where technical innovation continues to outpace established clinical consensus. Chen's most impactful contributions include his leadership roles in two landmark international consensus statements on robotic hepatectomy, published in 2019 and 2023, which together have garnered over 300 citations and serve as foundational reference documents for surgeons worldwide. These works systematically addressed critical controversies surrounding cost-effectiveness, oncological outcomes, and surgical safety, helping to legitimize and accelerate global adoption of robotic techniques. Beyond consensus-building, Chen has contributed valuable procedural insights through his early experience with intraoperative ultrasonography in robotic hepatectomy and comparative studies evaluating robotic versus laparoscopic approaches for conditions such as cavernous hemangioma. His more recent multicenter work exploring the Laennec approach for anatomical resection underscores a sustained commitment to refining surgical precision. Chen's body of work positions him as a leading voice in defining the future of minimally invasive hepatic surgery.