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Dr. Abdallah Iben-Khayat is a leading figure in the field of minimally invasive pancreatic surgery, with a primary focus on advancing robotic and laparoscopic techniques for complex procedures like pancreatoduodenectomy and distal pancreatectomy. His major contributions center on evaluating surgical outcomes, defining learning curves, and identifying risk factors for conversion during minimally invasive approaches. Dr. Iben-Khayat’s work has been instrumental in establishing competency benchmarks and proficiency standards for robotic distal pancreatectomy, as highlighted in his highly cited study on the learning curve phases. He is also a key contributor to the European Registry for Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Surgery (E-MIPS), a landmark initiative that monitors and safeguards the implementation of these techniques across Europe. His pan-European multicenter propensity-matched study comparing robot-assisted and laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy, with 20 citations, provides critical, generalizable evidence for surgical decision-making. Additionally, his development of a predictive Conversion Risk Score for minimally invasive left pancreatectomy offers a practical tool to improve patient outcomes. With over 49 citations across his most-cited works, Dr. Iben-Khayat’s research is shaping the future of pancreatic surgery by promoting safe, evidence-based adoption of advanced minimally invasive techniques.