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Brandon A. Guenthart is a leading innovator at the intersection of robotic surgery, haptic feedback technology, and thoracic surgical education. His primary research focuses on overcoming critical limitations in minimally invasive surgery—most notably, the absence of tactile sensation. Guenthart’s most cited work, “A Minimally Invasive Robotic Tissue Palpation Device” (2024, 18 citations), introduces a novel approach to restoring haptic feedback, enabling surgeons to assess tissue stiffness and identify tumors during robotic procedures. This contribution directly addresses a long-standing barrier to safer, more effective robot-assisted surgery. Beyond device innovation, Guenthart has advanced surgical training through the development of a high-fidelity robotic esophagogastric anastomosis simulation model, providing trainees with a low-risk environment to master complex esophagectomy skills. His work on robotic-assisted endoscopic full-thickness resection of gastrointestinal stromal tumors further demonstrates his commitment to expanding the boundaries of minimally invasive techniques. With additional publications on resident education in robotic thoracic surgery, Guenthart is shaping both the tools and the training paradigms of the next generation of surgeons, ensuring that technological progress is matched by skilled, confident practitioners.