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Eric Bainville’s research career has been defined by pioneering contributions to computer-assisted medical interventions, a field he helped shape from its earliest days. His seminal 1995 paper, “Computer assisted medical interventions,” with 84 citations, stands as a foundational work that mapped the transition of computer guidance from a niche privilege of stereotactic neurosurgery to a broadly applicable clinical tool. Bainville’s work systematically demonstrated how advances in computing and real-time imaging could enhance precision, safety, and outcomes across a range of surgical procedures. By articulating the technical and clinical possibilities of computer integration, he provided a roadmap that inspired subsequent generations of researchers in image-guided therapy and surgical robotics. His contributions are particularly notable for bridging engineering innovation with practical clinical needs, emphasizing real improvements in patient care. Bainville’s legacy endures in the core principles of modern computer-assisted surgery, where his early vision of ubiquitous, intelligent surgical support has become a reality, influencing both research directions and clinical practice worldwide.