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Illya Slobodkin is a pioneering general surgeon at the forefront of robotic surgery, specializing in the clinical translation of the novel HugoTM RAS platform. His major contributions lie in establishing the safety, feasibility, and technical setup for complex general surgical procedures using this new system. As one of the first in Germany to adopt the platform, Slobodkin has systematically demonstrated its application beyond standard urologic and gynecologic uses. His landmark 2024 paper, detailing the first 70 cases at his center, has already garnered 22 citations, providing a critical benchmark for the field. He has further defined the technique for major colorectal surgery (15 citations) and created the first-in-human proof-of-concept setup guides for cholecystectomy (12 citations). Through these foundational works, Slobodkin is actively shaping the evidence base that will drive the rapid adoption of modular robotic systems in general surgery, offering a versatile and potentially more accessible alternative to established platforms. His work is essential reading for any surgeon or researcher interested in the next generation of robotic-assisted surgery.