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Kenji Ogawa is a leading figure in the development of advanced robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery (MIS), with a particular focus on electrohydraulic transmission and haptic feedback. His most-cited work, "Electrohydraulic Transmission System for Minimally Invasive Robotics" (35 citations), introduces a novel actuation method that enables precise, flexible force transmission through small incisions, directly addressing the challenges of reducing patient trauma and improving recovery times. Building on this foundation, Ogawa's research on "Practical PID controller tuning for motion control" (19 citations) provides a simplified yet effective approach to tuning PID controllers, a critical component for ensuring stable and responsive motion in robotic systems. His subsequent papers, including "Development of Flexible Haptic Forceps Based on the Electrohydraulic Transmission System" (11 citations) and "Development of Miniature Haptic Forceps for Flexible Endoscope" (4 citations), extend these principles to create compact, haptic-enabled tools for natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). Additionally, his work on "Verification of compliance control for a soft robot" (2 citations) explores energy-efficient, safe interaction with delicate tissues. With a cumulative impact of over 70 citations, Ogawa's contributions are pivotal in making surgical robots more dexterous, intuitive, and less invasive.