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Soji Ozawa is a surgical researcher and biomedical engineer whose work bridges two complementary frontiers: minimally invasive esophageal surgery and the development of robotic and haptic surgical systems. With expertise spanning esophageal oncology and surgical robotics, Ozawa has made meaningful contributions to both clinical practice and technological innovation in the operating room. His most impactful clinical work focuses on minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) for esophageal cancer, including a widely cited 2020 study characterizing postoperative complications of MIE — a landmark contribution that has accumulated 61 citations — as well as a 2023 review updating the field on robot-assisted techniques, conversion surgery, and perioperative therapy approaches. These works have helped shape the evolving standard of care for esophageal cancer surgery. On the engineering side, Ozawa has pioneered master-slave robotic manipulators and haptic feedback systems for laparoscopic surgery, recognizing early that surgical robots must replicate the sense of touch to be truly effective. His investigations into knot-tying forces in gastrointestinal tissue further reflect a meticulous, biomechanically grounded approach to surgical safety. Collectively, his research — spanning clinical outcomes, robotic design, and tissue mechanics — positions him as a uniquely cross-disciplinary voice in advancing minimally invasive surgery.