Katharina Holzinger
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Katharina Holzinger is a leading voice at the intersection of law, ethics, and emerging medical technologies. Her primary research focuses on the critical legal, regulatory, and ethical frameworks necessary for the safe and responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous robotic surgery. Her most influential work, a 2018 paper with over 415 citations, provides a foundational analysis of the complex legal challenges posed by AI in surgery, including civil and international law, liability, and medical malpractice. This seminal piece has become a key reference for scholars and policymakers navigating the governance of autonomous medical systems. By moving the debate beyond technical feasibility, Holzinger’s contributions have been instrumental in shaping the standards and accountability structures required before these technologies can be widely adopted. Her work ensures that as surgical robotics advance, they do so within a robust ethical and legal framework, protecting both patients and practitioners.
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