Sugano Nobuhiko
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Sugano Nobuhiko is a pioneering figure in orthopaedic robotics and computer-assisted surgery, with a career-long focus on enhancing precision and safety in joint replacement and fracture treatment. His key research areas include robotic-arm assisted total hip arthroplasty (THA), surgical navigation, and the safety design of medical robots. In his most cited work (2021, 67 citations), he demonstrated the superior accuracy of the Mako robotic system over CT-based navigation for cup placement in THA for developmental dysplasia of the hip, a technically challenging condition. This study provided critical evidence for the clinical adoption of robotic assistance in complex primary hip arthroplasty. Earlier, in a foundational 2010 paper (13 citations), Sugano conducted a hazard analysis of fracture-reduction robots, proposing safety control methods to prevent excessive forces during femoral neck fracture reduction—a key contribution to the safe design of orthopaedic robots. His work bridges engineering rigor and clinical need, establishing benchmarks for accuracy and safety that have influenced both surgical practice and regulatory standards. With a career spanning decades, Sugano remains a leading voice in the integration of robotics into orthopaedic surgery, shaping how surgeons approach precision and patient safety.
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