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Kenji Narazaki is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotic surgery, with a focused expertise on training methodologies and objective performance assessment. His seminal work, "Robotic surgery training and performance" (2005), which has garnered 76 citations, established foundational insights into how surgeons acquire proficiency with robotic systems. Narazaki’s major contributions lie in developing objective criteria for evaluating surgical skills, particularly through his 2007 study that compared experts and novices performing bimanual inanimate tasks in robotic laparoscopy—a work that addressed critical gaps in training protocol design. He further advanced the field by exploring the physiological dimensions of surgical training, notably through electromyographic (EMG) analysis. His 2006 study on EMG correlates of robotic laparoscopic training (32 citations) and his 2005 investigation into EMG frequency responses (2 citations) were among the first to examine muscle activity patterns during robotic surgery, revealing how training reduces physical strain and enhances efficiency. By bridging objective skill assessment with physiological monitoring, Narazaki has helped shape evidence-based training curricula, making robotic surgery safer and more accessible. His work remains essential reading for researchers and clinicians seeking to optimize surgical education and performance.