Dr. Maki Sugimoto is a professor at the Innovation Lab, Teikyo University Okinaga Research Institute and a distinguished surgeon at Teikyo University Hospital. His academic journey began with a degree from Teikyo University School of Medicine in 1996, setting the foundation for a career that spans various surgical roles across multiple medical institutions. Dr. Sugimoto's dedication to surgical practice is matched by his commitment to advancing medical technology in academia. His role extends beyond clinical and academic fields into entrepreneurial leadership as the CEO and Founder of Holoeyes Inc. Under his guidance, the company has become a frontrunner in medical image analysis and extended reality technologies (XR), which encompasses virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). His work also focuses on innovative applications in the Metaverse, the development of 3D organ printing technologies, and the enhancement of surgical support systems. Dr. Sugimoto's expertise is recognized through Board Certifications from the Japan Surgical Society and the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society. He possesses specialized qualifications in endoscopic surgical skills from the Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery. His professional contributions are further evidenced by his active memberships in the International Society of Surgery, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery, along with being a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons. His multifaceted career reflects a blend of surgical excellence, academic pursuit, and innovative leadership in the field of medicine.