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Shubham Bobade is a rising voice in surgical innovation, critically examining how technology reshapes the operating room. His research focuses on the intersection of minimally invasive surgery (MIS), robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI), with a particular emphasis on the practical integration of these tools into modern surgical workflows. In his 2024 scoping review, Bobade maps the rapid transformation of surgery toward patient-centered, technology-driven care, while his work on AI-assisted diagnosis and surgical optimization highlights how machine learning is already enhancing precision and outcomes. Perhaps most notably, Bobade offers a crucial counterpoint in his narrative review on the loss of open surgical skills. He argues that as the field races toward MIS and AI, the global majority—especially in rural and low-income settings—still depends on open techniques, warning that these foundational skills are at risk of being lost. With over 10 citations across his early-career publications, Bobade’s work is already sparking necessary debate about equity and preparedness in surgical education. His scholarship serves as a vital reminder that technological progress must be balanced with the preservation of core competencies essential for global surgical care.