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Dr. Michael Stany is a leading researcher in robotic surgery and surgical data science, with a focus on standardizing the analysis of surgical video to improve training and patient outcomes. His most impactful work introduces a groundbreaking standardized temporal segmentation framework and annotation resource library for robotic surgery, which provides the first clinical annotation guide for ten distinct robotic procedures. This framework, paired with a consistent ontology, enables researchers and clinicians to systematically analyze surgical workflows, facilitating objective skill assessment and automated feedback. With his 2025 paper already garnering 7 citations, Dr. Stany’s contributions are rapidly shaping the field by establishing a common language for surgical video annotation. His work bridges the gap between surgical practice and artificial intelligence, offering a scalable solution to enhance surgical education and precision. By creating these foundational resources, Dr. Stany is empowering a new generation of researchers to develop smarter, data-driven tools for robotic surgery, ultimately advancing the safety and efficacy of minimally invasive procedures.