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H.G. Stassen is a pioneering figure in the field of surgical ergonomics and human-machine systems, with a career dedicated to improving minimally invasive surgery through engineering and human factors research. His key contributions center on the analysis, design, and evaluation of laparoscopic instruments, where he investigated how technology affects a surgeon’s perception and manipulation capabilities. Stassen’s landmark 2001 paper, "Development of laparoscopic instruments," with 22 citations, provides foundational insights into the cognitive and physical demands placed on surgeons during laparoscopy. He further advanced the field by exploring new technologies for surgical interventions and training, as seen in his 2007 work (10 citations) that examines European projects aimed at increasing procedural accuracy while reducing invasiveness. Stassen also contributed to the broader domain of man-machine systems, co-editing the 1992 IFAC symposium proceedings, which included seminal work on teleoperation and supervisory control. His research has been instrumental in bridging engineering and surgery, helping to shape modern instrument design and surgical training protocols that enhance depth perception and eye-hand coordination.