Keita Tokuishi
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About
Keita Tokuishi is a pioneering researcher in robotic-assisted thoracic surgery, with a focused expertise on the critical challenge of haptic feedback in surgical robotics. His work centers on the Saroa™ surgical system, a pneumatically driven robot developed by Riverfield Inc. that uniquely provides real-time tactile sensation to the operator. Tokuishi’s major contributions include the first clinical application of this haptic-feedback robot for thoracic surgery, demonstrating its feasibility and safety in a landmark case report. He has also conducted in vivo evaluations quantifying tissue damage from varying grasping forces, directly addressing the risk of iatrogenic organ injury—a key limitation of conventional robotic systems. His most cited paper (31 citations) establishes the impact of haptic feedback on surgical manipulation, while his studies on post-thoracotomy pain (2 citations) further explore patient outcomes following robotic-assisted procedures. Collectively, Tokuishi’s research bridges the gap between robotic precision and the essential human sense of touch, advancing safer, more intuitive minimally invasive surgery. His work is instrumental for surgeons and engineers seeking to enhance robotic systems with sensory feedback, reducing complications and improving patient recovery.
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