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Yakup Kulu is a prominent surgical researcher specializing in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, with a particular focus on pancreatic and colorectal oncology. His work sits at the forefront of a transformative era in surgical practice, rigorously evaluating whether robotic platforms can improve upon established open and laparoscopic techniques. Kulu's most celebrated contribution is the EUROPA trial (2024, 118 citations), a landmark randomised controlled study comparing robotic versus open pancreatoduodenectomy — one of surgery's most complex procedures. This pivotal work directly challenges the longstanding dominance of open surgery for pancreatic head disease, where morbidity rates approach 40%. His complementary study on short-term outcomes of robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (2023, 38 citations) further strengthens the evidence base from a high-volume center perspective. In colorectal surgery, Kulu has made equally significant contributions, authoring a widely cited systematic review and meta-analysis on functional outcomes after laparoscopic versus robotic rectal resection (2020, 81 citations) and a comprehensive comparative outcomes study (2023, 70 citations). His case report documenting successful robotic major liver resection for alveolar echinococcosis demonstrates his breadth across hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery. Collectively, his research is shaping international surgical guidelines and helping define the future standard of care.