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Masahiro Kurosaka is a leading orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work is at the forefront of precision joint replacement, particularly in total hip and knee arthroplasty. His primary research focus is the comparative effectiveness of advanced surgical technologies, specifically robotic arm-assisted and image-based navigated procedures. Kurosaka’s major contributions include demonstrating that robotic arm-assisted total hip arthroplasty (rTHA) leads to superior early postoperative clinical recovery compared to navigated THA, a finding published in 2021 with 28 citations. He has also shown that robotic total knee arthroplasty (TKA) reduces tibial bone resection thickness without increasing postoperative flexion contracture, challenging conventional surgical trade-offs. His innovative work includes developing a robotic tensor device for optimal soft tissue balance in TKA, a novel tool that addresses a critical challenge in knee surgery. With a career marked by rigorous prospective studies and technical innovation, Kurosaka’s research provides evidence-based guidance for adopting robotic assistance in orthopedics, directly impacting surgical precision and patient outcomes. His work is essential reading for surgeons and researchers seeking to understand the clinical advantages of robotic versus navigated approaches in joint replacement.