Lawrence Khek Yu Ho

National University Health System, National University of Singapore

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Lawrence Khek Yu Ho is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of surgical robotics and healthcare automation. His work spans two transformative domains: flexible endoscopic robots for minimally invasive surgery and robotic nurse assistants for clinical care. Ho’s most influential contribution is the "Flexible endoscopic robot" (2015, 59 citations), which directly addresses the technical barriers of Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES)—a paradigm-shifting approach that eliminates external incisions by operating through natural orifices. This work has become a foundational reference for researchers advancing flexible robotic platforms in surgery. More recently, Ho has tackled the global nursing shortage through his mixed-method study, "An Assessment of an Inpatient Robotic Nurse Assistant" (2024, 9 citations), which evaluates a robotic system’s ability to autonomously measure vital signs and administer medications in real hospital wards. This study provides critical early evidence for integrating robotics into routine care workflows. By bridging the gap between surgical innovation and clinical practicality, Ho’s research demonstrates how robotics can enhance both procedural precision and daily care delivery—offering tangible solutions to pressing healthcare challenges.