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Nicholas E. Gattas is a leading figure in pediatric robotic surgery, whose work has fundamentally shaped how surgeons adopt and master minimally invasive techniques in children. His research centers on three critical areas: the clinical outcomes of robotic procedures, the quantification of surgical learning curves, and the human factors that compensate for technological limitations like the loss of haptic feedback. Gattas’s landmark review, “The first decade of robotic surgery in children,” has amassed over 170 citations, serving as a foundational reference for the field. He pioneered the use of cumulative summation (CUSUM) analysis to objectively map the learning curve for complex pediatric operations, including robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty and fundoplication, providing surgeons with data-driven benchmarks for proficiency. Notably, his investigation into how experienced surgeons adapt to the absence of tactile feedback—finding that they rely on nontactile sensory cues to avoid suture damage—offers profound insights into surgical skill acquisition. Through this blend of clinical evidence and rigorous methodology, Gattas has not only advanced the safety and efficacy of robotic surgery for children but also established a framework for training the next generation of pediatric robotic surgeons.