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Yasushi Tanaka is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotic telesurgery, with a focus on haptic feedback and multi-site surgical collaboration. His work addresses critical challenges in remote surgical systems, particularly the integration of tactile sensation and real-time coordination between surgeons at different locations. Tanaka’s most-cited paper, “Telesurgery and telesurgical support using a double-surgeon cockpit system allowing manipulation from two locations” (2023, 21 citations), introduces a novel dual-cockpit architecture that enables two surgeons to operate collaboratively from separate sites, significantly expanding the potential for remote expertise sharing. Complementing this, his field experiment on a telesurgery system with haptic feedback (2023, 17 citations) provides empirical validation of how force-feedback technology can enhance precision and safety in remote procedures. These contributions have direct implications for expanding access to specialized surgical care in underserved regions and for advancing telemedicine infrastructure. Tanaka’s work is notable for its practical, experimental approach, bridging theoretical robotics with real-world surgical applications. His research continues to shape the future of minimally invasive and distance-independent surgery, earning recognition for its innovation in human-robot interaction and surgical telepresence.