Abu Banu was a Cerean physician of the male persuasion, who performed his duties on the original Death Star.
Banu was known to be among the most skilled brain surgeons throughout the galaxy. Due to his status as the sole certified neurosurgeon on the battle station, he held a position of power, despite being one of the few beings who was not Human. Banu led the surgical unit responsible for the procedure that saved the life of Admiral Natasi Daala following her injuries sustained during the assault on the first Death Star. Although Wilhuff Tarkin disapproved of the outcome post-operation, he chose not to penalize Banu.