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Delphine Wannenmacher is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of ergonomics, organizational behavior, and surgical technology, with a particular focus on the human and collective dimensions of robotic surgery in operating theaters. Her research investigates how the introduction of robotic and laparoscopic systems fundamentally reshapes surgical team dynamics, spatial configurations, and workplace communication. Rather than examining surgical robotics purely from a technical standpoint, Wannenmacher foregrounds the socio-economic challenges and collaborative competencies that emerge when operating room teams must adapt to these transformative tools. Among her notable contributions is her exploration of how robotic surgery shifts the professional focus from individual technical skills toward collective non-technical competencies — including teamwork, communication, and coordinated decision-making. Her work highlights artefacts and exchange spaces as critical mediators in this organizational transition. Published between 2018 and 2019, her most-cited studies have collectively garnered approximately 8 citations, reflecting a growing scholarly interest in the human factors dimension of surgical innovation. Wannenmacher's research offers valuable insights for healthcare administrators, surgical educators, and ergonomists seeking to optimize team performance and safety in increasingly technology-driven operating environments.