Robert Mostellar

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Robert Mostellar is a pioneering figure in the field of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS), with a focused expertise in haptic feedback technology and surgical ergonomics. His landmark 2025 study, "Force in robotic thoracic surgery –a one year analysis of DaVinci 5 force feedback," represents a foundational contribution to the field, being the first to systematically characterize instrument-tip forces applied during robotic thoracic procedures using the newly launched da Vinci 5 System. This work addresses the critical limitation of tactile sensation loss in RATS by analyzing how integrated force feedback (FFB) technology—which relays real-time force data from instrument tips to console hand controllers—impacts surgical precision and tissue handling. Although recently published, the study has already garnered 5 citations, signaling its rapid adoption as a reference point for subsequent research in surgical robotics. Mostellar's contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between engineering innovation and clinical practice, providing empirical data that could inform future system designs and training protocols. His work positions him as a key voice in the evolution of haptic-enabled robotic surgery, with implications for improving patient safety and surgical outcomes in thoracic procedures.