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Yoshikazu Koide is a leading figure in the advancement of robotic surgery for colorectal cancer, with a particular focus on rectal cancer. His work has been instrumental in refining operative techniques and demonstrating the clinical viability of robotic approaches in Japan, especially following the government’s approval of national insurance coverage for robotic rectal cancer surgery in 2018. Koide’s major contributions include pioneering the robotic low anterior resection with side-to-end anastomosis for patients with anal stenosis—a technically challenging scenario where standard double stapling techniques are not feasible. His research, which includes highly cited papers such as “Robotic Surgery for Rectal Cancer: Operative Technique and Review of the Literature” (43 citations) and a comprehensive single-center retrospective cohort study (21 citations), has provided critical evidence on both short- and long-term outcomes. By highlighting the advantages of robotic systems—such as high-resolution 3D imaging and multi-jointed instruments for precise pelvic dissection—Koide has helped establish robotic surgery as a safe, effective alternative to laparoscopic methods. His work continues to shape future perspectives and expand the adoption of robotic colorectal surgery across Japan and beyond.