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Konrad Karcz is a pioneering surgeon-researcher at the forefront of the digital transformation of surgery, whose work bridges the gap between clinical practice and cutting-edge artificial intelligence. His primary research areas encompass AI in surgery, robotic surgical systems, and the emerging field of surgomics. Dr. Karcz’s major contributions include leading the development of foundational definitions for artificial intelligence and autonomous actions in clinical surgery, as documented in his highly cited 2022 white paper (30 citations), which established a critical consensus framework for the field. He further advanced this work by chairing the AIONS Consensus Conference in 2026, which produced standardized definitions for AI surgery, surgomics, and robotics. Demonstrating his commitment to practical innovation, Dr. Karcz also explored novel human-machine interfaces, notably developing a robotic camera holder controlled by head movements (8 citations), a system designed to reduce surgeon workload during solo laparoscopic procedures. With a career dedicated to shaping the vocabulary and tools of next-generation surgery, his research continues to guide how autonomous systems and AI are integrated into the operating room, making him a key architect of surgery’s digital future.