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Dr. I. Benjamin Paz is a pioneering figure in minimally invasive surgical oncology, whose work has fundamentally reshaped the treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies. His research centers on advancing robotic and laparoscopic techniques for complex cancers, with a particular focus on improving surgical precision and patient recovery. Dr. Paz’s landmark contribution, "Robotic-assisted laparoscopic low anterior resection with total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer" (2006), stands as a seminal work with over 380 citations, establishing the feasibility and oncologic safety of robotic surgery for rectal cancer. He has also made significant strides in gastric cancer surgery, demonstrating the efficacy of totally laparoscopic gastrectomy with extended lymphadenectomy. His recent collaborative research on minimally invasive esophagojejunostomy techniques, published in 2023, addresses one of the most technically demanding aspects of gastric cancer surgery, aiming to reduce life-threatening anastomotic failures. Dr. Paz continues to push boundaries by exploring robotic approaches for peritoneal carcinomatosis and refining patient selection for robotic gastrectomy to minimize conversion risks. With a career spanning nearly two decades of innovation, his work has provided the foundational evidence that has helped transition complex cancer surgeries from open to minimally invasive approaches, directly improving outcomes for thousands of patients worldwide.