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Hidenobu Miki is an orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of total hip arthroplasty (THA), with a particular focus on the integration of robotic technology into surgical practice. His research has centered on comparing robotic-assisted and conventional manual techniques for cementless hip implantation, yielding insights that have shaped how surgeons approach femoral component placement worldwide. Miki's most influential contribution, a 2009 prospective comparison of robotic-assisted versus hand-rasping stem implantation (147 citations), demonstrated the clinical implications of adopting the ROBODOC system, building on his earlier 2006 study (107 citations) that laid the groundwork for understanding the precision advantages of robotic milling. His 2007 investigation into periprosthetic bone remodeling (54 citations) further revealed that robotic milling's superior fit and fill of prosthetic stems positively influences long-term femoral bone adaptation — a finding with meaningful implications for implant longevity and patient outcomes. His subsequent work on surface registration techniques expanded the clinical applicability of robot-assisted THA. Collectively, Miki's research has helped legitimize and refine robotic orthopedic surgery, making him a notable voice in the evolving conversation between surgical tradition and technological innovation.