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Yuman Fong is a surgeon-researcher whose work sits at the dynamic intersection of surgical innovation, robotic technology, and operating room design. His research has focused on advancing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, with a particular emphasis on how emerging technologies can transform surgical environments and expand access to expert care. Fong's most cited work includes a 2021 study on augmented reality for robotic surgery bedside assistants (18 citations), which explores how visualization technologies can enhance surgical team performance. His contributions to the conceptualization and design of robotic operating rooms (2018) and operating room lighting systems (2015) reflect a broad commitment to optimizing the surgical workspace itself. More recently, Fong has emerged as a leading voice in the rapidly evolving field of remote robotic-assisted surgery, co-authoring expert consensus guidelines (2025, 13 citations) and a foundational framework for scalable remote surgical systems. These works address critical questions of patient safety, healthcare equity, and geographic access to surgical expertise. Collectively, his research agenda positions him as a forward-thinking contributor to the future of surgical care delivery, bridging technological innovation with practical clinical implementation.