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J. Bruyns stands as a pioneering figure in the early development and clinical validation of robotic and telesurgical techniques, working at a time when computer-assisted surgery was transitioning from theoretical concept to operating room reality. Their research, concentrated in the late 1990s and early 2000s, helped establish the foundational evidence base for robotic laparoscopic surgery, most notably through a landmark 2001 study documenting 146 robotic laparoscopic cases — a work that has since accumulated 448 citations and remains a touchstone reference in the field. Bruyns was among the first to systematically evaluate robotic Nissen fundoplication, contributing both early French-language reports and rigorous telesurgical assessments that collectively attracted over 270 additional citations. A 1999 paper describing one of the earliest robotic fundoplications using the Mona robot demonstrated remarkable clinical courage and technical foresight. Bruyns also engaged critically with the field's limitations, honestly appraising where "theoretic advantages" met "real problems," lending credibility to their advocacy for the technology. Later work on telementoring further reflected a commitment to surgical education in the digital age, underscoring a career dedicated to expanding the boundaries of minimally invasive surgery.