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Dr. Alina Andrusaite is a leading voice at the intersection of surgical robotics, artificial intelligence, and medical ethics. Her research focuses on establishing ethical frameworks for the integration of autonomous systems in clinical training and practice. Dr. Andrusaite’s most influential contribution is her landmark Delphi consensus study, “Ethical implications of AI in robotic surgical training,” which has garnered over 70 citations and serves as a foundational reference for policymakers and educators. This work systematically identified critical ethical challenges—from patient safety and data privacy to the erosion of surgical skills—and proposed actionable guidelines for responsible AI deployment. Her consensus-building approach has shaped international discussions on how to balance technological innovation with professional integrity. Dr. Andrusaite’s scholarship is widely cited by medical ethicists, robotic surgeons, and AI developers, underscoring her role in bridging technical advancement with human-centered values. For students and researchers entering this field, her work offers a rigorous, principled roadmap for navigating the ethical complexities of next-generation surgical training.