Pranav Khanna

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Dr. Pranav Khanna is a leading voice at the intersection of human factors engineering and surgical robotics. His research critically examines the evolving partnership between clinicians and autonomous systems, with a primary focus on how to design intelligent surgical tools that augment rather than replace human expertise. Dr. Khanna’s most impactful work, "The Role of Humans in Surgery Automation" (2022), has garnered 61 citations, establishing a foundational framework for understanding the cognitive and ergonomic challenges of human-robot collaboration in the operating room. By mapping the critical decision-making points where human oversight remains indispensable, his research directly informs the development of safer, more intuitive surgical platforms. This work has positioned him as a key contributor to the discourse on responsible automation in healthcare, influencing both engineering design and clinical training protocols. Dr. Khanna’s scholarship is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of surgery, offering a balanced perspective that champions technological progress without losing sight of the irreplaceable human element.