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Dr. Supoj Ratchanon is a pioneering figure in the field of surgical telemedicine, whose work has fundamentally shaped how surgical expertise is shared across global boundaries. His research focuses on the development and validation of remote surgical mentoring systems, with a particular emphasis on integrating robotic technology to overcome geographical barriers. Dr. Ratchanon’s most influential contribution is his landmark 1998 paper introducing a novel method of surgical instruction through international telementoring, which has garnered 95 citations and established a foundational framework for the field. He further advanced this domain by demonstrating the practical application of a robotic arm in telementoring, as detailed in his 2000 study (24 citations). His 2005 work on remote telesurgical mentoring is particularly notable for reporting successful procedures mentored from Baltimore to Thailand, Austria, Italy, and Singapore, and for pioneering the use of the PAKY robot for percutaneous renal access. Through these achievements, Dr. Ratchanon has demonstrated the feasibility and efficacy of long-distance surgical collaboration, effectively proving that expert guidance can be delivered in real-time to operating rooms around the world.