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Nicos Kessaris is a pioneering surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic-assisted kidney transplantation (RAKT) and surgical education. His major contributions include developing a novel 3D-printed hybrid simulation model for RAKT (2018, 33 citations), which addresses critical barriers to skill acquisition in modern surgery, where training time is limited. This innovation has directly supported wider adoption of RAKT, a technique offering significant patient benefits. Kessaris also led a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis comparing robotic, laparoscopic, and open anastomoses (2019, 23 citations), providing robust evidence for the advantages of robotic approaches in surgical outcomes. Additionally, he co-developed and validated a tool for training and assessing non-technical skills in robot-assisted surgery (2016), emphasizing the importance of teamwork and communication in the operating room. His work has garnered recognition for bridging the gap between technological innovation and practical surgical training, making him a key figure in the evolution of minimally invasive transplantation. Kessaris’s research continues to shape how surgeons learn and perform complex robotic procedures, with his simulation models and assessment tools being adopted in training programs worldwide.