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Dr. Michael Bryan S. Santos is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotic minimally invasive surgery (RMIS), with a specific focus on advancing surgical technology in the Philippines. His work centers on three key areas: the development of robotic articulating laparoscopic instruments, the implementation of haptic feedback systems, and the broader application of robotic surgery in local healthcare settings. Dr. Santos’s most cited paper, a 2020 review of robotic surgery advancements in the Philippines, has garnered 14 citations, establishing a foundational perspective for the field in the region. His major contributions include the design and analysis of novel robotic articulating laparoscopic instrument end effectors, which address ergonomic challenges faced by surgeons, and the creation of a bilateral teleoperation haptic feedback controller that restores the sense of touch in RMIS—a critical innovation for improving surgical precision. Additionally, his work on a single-degree-of-freedom haptic feedback controller demonstrates practical solutions for enhancing force feedback when visual cues are insufficient. Through these studies, Dr. Santos is not only advancing surgical robotics but also tailoring these technologies to meet the unique infrastructural and clinical demands of the Philippines, marking him as a key figure in the global effort to make robotic surgery more accessible and effective.