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Dr. Yuzuru Sambommatsu is a pioneering transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive organ surgery. His primary research focuses on advancing robotic techniques for living donor hepatectomy and liver resection, with a particular emphasis on improving donor outcomes and expanding access to these complex procedures in the United States. His most impactful study, "Early outcomes of robotic vs open living donor right hepatectomy in a US Center" (2025, 9 citations), demonstrates the feasibility of establishing a robotic donor program even in low-volume centers—a critical step toward broader adoption. Dr. Sambommatsu also introduced the innovative ‘Burn and Push’ technique for robotic liver parenchymal transection (2024, 3 citations), addressing a key technical challenge in the field. His comparative work on robotic versus open donor nephrectomy (2024, 3 citations) further underscores his commitment to refining minimally invasive approaches. With a decade of experience comparing open and minimally invasive hepatectomies for hepatocellular carcinoma, Dr. Sambommatsu is a leading voice in the safe, effective integration of robotics into transplant surgery.