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Daisuke Ban is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery. His research centers on refining and standardizing complex laparoscopic and robotic procedures, particularly for pancreaticoduodenectomy and anatomic liver resection. Ban has made pivotal contributions by systematically analyzing surgical approaches to the superior mesenteric artery during minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy, a critical step in enhancing oncologic safety. His work has been instrumental in establishing the evidence base for these techniques, as demonstrated by his leadership in the multi-institutional, randomized phase III JCOG2202 (LAPAN) study, which compares minimally invasive versus open distal pancreatectomy for pancreatic cancer. With his most-cited papers accumulating over 90 citations, Ban’s influence is clear. He has also spearheaded the WRAP Study, a multicenter randomized controlled trial investigating the use of polyglycolic acid mesh and fibrin glue to prevent clinically relevant pancreatic fistula. By chairing expert surveys and pioneering novel energy devices, Ban continues to shape global surgical standards, driving the safe and effective adoption of minimally invasive techniques.