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Andrew Bzostek is a pioneering figure in computer-integrated surgery, whose work has fundamentally advanced the precision and safety of robot-assisted interventions. His research primarily focuses on developing robotic systems for percutaneous procedures and orthopedic surgery, with a particular emphasis on fluoroscopic guidance and progressive cut refinement. Bzostek’s most significant contribution is the creation of a robotic system for percutaneous renal access, a technically demanding procedure that requires precise entry into a selected calyx. This work, published in 1997 and garnering 77 citations, demonstrated how robotics could improve accuracy while reducing the technical burden on surgeons. He further extended these principles to orthopedic applications, notably in revision total hip replacement surgery, where he introduced a novel C-arm fluoroscopy-guided progressive cut refinement strategy. This method, detailed in multiple papers with a combined 88 citations, enables the precise cutting of a femoral cavity by iteratively refining the surgical plan based on intraoperative imaging. Bzostek also contributed to the architecture of distributed modular computer-integrated surgical robotic systems, laying the groundwork for scalable and interoperable surgical platforms. His work on a testbed for robotically assisted percutaneous pattern therapy further underscores his commitment to translating robotic precision into clinical practice.