Zen Naito
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Zen Naito is a leading voice in the intersection of surgical robotics, human factors, and patient safety. His work critically examines the ergonomic and cognitive demands placed on surgical teams during robotic-assisted procedures, identifying key risks that can compromise both clinician well-being and patient outcomes. In his landmark narrative review, "Human factors and team safety in robotic-assisted surgery" (2025), Naito synthesizes evidence on how poor workstation design, communication breakdowns, and inadequate training contribute to intraoperative errors. This work has already garnered early citations for its practical framework linking ergonomic hazards to educational interventions. Beyond this, Naito’s research agenda spans team dynamics, simulation-based training, and the design of safer human-machine interfaces in the operating room. His contributions are shaping how hospitals and training programs address the hidden costs of technological adoption—namely, the physical and cognitive strain on surgeons. By bridging engineering, psychology, and clinical practice, Naito is helping to define a new standard for safety in robotic surgery, ensuring that as technology advances, the human element is never overlooked.
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