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Takeo Toshima is a pioneering surgeon advancing the frontiers of minimally invasive and robotic hepatobiliary surgery. His research centers on three key areas: real-time telementoring technologies for robotic procedures, the safety and outcomes of living liver donation, and the application of robot-assisted techniques for complex oncologic resections. Toshima’s most impactful work, “Real-time telementoring with 3D drawing annotation in robotic surgery” (2023, 14 citations), introduces an innovative platform that allows remote experts to provide live, three-dimensional visual guidance during robotic operations—a breakthrough with profound implications for surgical training and global access to expertise. His 2025 study on severe complications in living liver donors (3 citations) provides critical, real-world data on the risks of re-operation and intensive care in the minimally invasive era, directly informing donor safety protocols. Additionally, his case report on robot-assisted hepatectomy for clitoral malignant melanoma metastasis (2024) demonstrates the expanding boundaries of robotic surgery for ultra-rare malignancies. Through these contributions, Toshima is shaping the future of safer, more accessible, and technologically advanced surgical care.