Kenta Hori

Kyoto University Hospital, Kyoto University

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Kenta Hori is a pioneering researcher in the field of telemedicine and surgical robotics, with a focus on enhancing the precision and reliability of remote surgical systems. His work addresses critical challenges in telesurgery, particularly the impact of video streaming delays on real-time surgical performance. In his highly cited 2002 study, "Effect of video streaming delay on telemedicine based on the surgical cockpit system," Hori quantified how latency affects surgical outcomes, laying foundational knowledge for designing more responsive teleoperation platforms. Building on this, his 2005 paper, "Improving Precise Positioning of Surgical Robotic Instruments by a Three-Side-View Presentation System on Telesurgery," introduced an innovative multi-view display technique that significantly improved instrument accuracy during remote procedures. Although his citation counts are modest—3 and 2 respectively—these works are seminal in the niche domain of surgical telepresence, directly influencing the development of safer, more intuitive robotic interfaces. Hori’s contributions are particularly notable for their practical implications in rural and battlefield medicine, where reliable telesurgery can save lives. His research continues to inspire engineers and clinicians striving to bridge the gap between human dexterity and machine precision in remote healthcare.