Pieter Duysburgh

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Pieter Duysburgh is a researcher whose work sits at the critical intersection of human-computer interaction, computer-supported cooperative work, and healthcare technology. His primary research focus is on the socio-technical challenges of robot-assisted telesurgery—a field where technical feasibility has long been proven, yet widespread clinical adoption remains elusive. Duysburgh’s major contribution lies in reframing the barriers to telesurgery: rather than focusing solely on technical, legal, or financial hurdles, he investigates the often-overlooked social and team dynamics that impede progress. His most cited work, “Exploring the social-technological gap in telesurgery” (2014, 22 citations), and its companion paper, “Identifying barriers in telesurgery by studying current team practices in robot-assisted surgery” (2013, 21 citations), use innovative methods like proxy technology assessment to reveal how real-world surgical team practices create obstacles for remote procedures. By shifting the conversation from hardware limitations to human factors, Duysburgh has provided a crucial framework for understanding why telesurgery has not yet become routine. His research is essential reading for anyone interested in the real-world deployment of complex medical technologies, offering a nuanced perspective that bridges engineering, sociology, and clinical practice.