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H. Bassan is a leading researcher in the field of medical robotics, with a primary focus on developing advanced systems for minimally invasive surgery and interventional radiology. His work centers on creating novel robotic manipulators and teleoperation platforms that enhance precision and introduce haptics—the sense of touch—into surgical procedures. A key contribution is his pioneering work on a manipulator for 3D ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle insertion, a system designed to improve the accuracy of prostate brachytherapy for cancer treatment. This highly cited paper (43 citations) addresses a critical clinical need, as prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in men. Bassan further advanced the field by developing a dual-arm, 7-degrees-of-freedom haptics-enabled teleoperation test bed for minimally invasive surgery (20 citations), allowing surgeons to feel forces during robotic operations. His research also extends to lung cancer treatment, where he demonstrated that electromagnetic navigation can improve robot-assisted lung brachytherapy (20 citations), achieving results superior to traditional methods. Through these innovations, Bassan has made significant strides in making complex cancer treatments safer, more precise, and less invasive.