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Dr. JS Wong is a pioneering robotic hepatobiliary and pancreatic (HPB) surgeon based in Singapore, whose work has significantly advanced minimally invasive approaches in complex abdominal surgery. His primary research focuses on the application of robotic platforms for spleen-saving, vessel-preserving distal pancreatectomy and robotic hepatectomy. Dr. Wong’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of these technically demanding procedures in a Southeast Asian context, as evidenced by his early case series. His most cited work, "First experience with robotic spleen-saving, vessel-preserving distal pancreatectomy in Singapore" (23 citations), established a critical proof-of-concept for organ-preserving techniques. This was complemented by his initial experience with robotic hepatectomy (18 citations) and a broader series on robot-assisted laparoscopic HPB surgery (17 citations), collectively showcasing a single-institution learning curve and outcomes. By systematically reporting these early results from Singapore General Hospital, Dr. Wong has provided valuable benchmarks for other centers adopting robotic HPB surgery, helping to lower barriers to entry and expand the global evidence base for these advanced techniques.