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Lisette T. Hoekstra is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of robotic microsurgery, dedicated to overcoming the fundamental limitations of human precision and dexterity in the operating room. Her work centers on the development and validation of novel master-slave robotic platforms specifically engineered for microsurgical and supermicrosurgical procedures. Dr. Hoekstra’s major contributions include leading the first preclinical studies of a dedicated microsurgical robotic system, demonstrating its feasibility in an in vivo animal model. Her foundational 2018 paper, "Preclinical Experience Using a New Robotic System Created for Microsurgery," has garnered 77 citations, establishing the core principles for this emerging field. A subsequent 2018 publication, "Robotic (super) microsurgery: Feasibility of a new master‐slave platform," with 67 citations, further validated the platform’s potential and outlined future directions. By proving that robotic assistance can enhance surgical capabilities beyond human limits, Dr. Hoekstra has laid the critical groundwork for a new era of precision surgery, directly impacting specialties from reconstructive to lymphatic surgery. Her work is essential reading for any researcher or student exploring the intersection of robotics and advanced surgical techniques.
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- 1Preclinical Experience Using a New Robotic System Created for Microsurgery77 citations · 2018
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