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Erik Fosse is a pioneering researcher in the field of surgical robotics and simulation, with a career dedicated to advancing minimally invasive cardiac surgery. His key research areas include virtual reality (VR) surgical training, robotic-assisted surgery, and image-guided cardiac interventions. Fosse’s major contributions lie in developing and validating training tools that bridge the gap between simulation and real-world surgical performance. His most cited work, "Virtual reality simulator training equals mechanical robotic training in improving robot-assisted basic suturing skills" (48 citations), demonstrated that VR simulators can be as effective as physical robotic trainers, a finding that has influenced surgical education worldwide. He also contributed to the design of realistic surgical simulators using free-form geometric modeling (17 citations) and validated cardiac accelerometer sensors for detecting myocardial ischemia (16 citations). Notably, Fosse led the integration of advanced angiography equipment into the cardiac operating room, enabling 562 combined interventions over three years. His work on digital trainers for robotic cardiac surgery (14 citations) and robot-assisted magnetic capsule endoscopy highlights his ongoing commitment to innovation. With a career spanning over two decades, Fosse’s research has shaped how surgeons train and perform complex procedures, making him a key figure in the evolution of surgical technology.