Liseth V. Pasaguayo

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

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Liseth V. Pasaguayo is a researcher at the forefront of medical robotics, with a specialized focus on the design and development of surgical microgrippers. Her work addresses the critical challenges of miniaturization in robotic-assisted surgery, particularly in the manufacturing, assembly, and actuation of these tiny, precision instruments. Her most-cited paper, "Surgical Microgrippers: A Survey and Analysis" (2023), provides a comprehensive overview of the field, systematically analyzing the obstacles posed by scale—from biomaterial selection to mechanism design. This survey has already garnered 4 citations, establishing her as a key voice in this niche area. By identifying and categorizing the core engineering hurdles, Pasaguayo’s research lays essential groundwork for future innovations in minimally invasive procedures. Her contributions are vital for advancing the next generation of surgical robots, promising more precise and less traumatic interventions. For students and researchers, her work offers a clear roadmap of the current landscape and the pressing problems awaiting creative solutions in micro-scale medical robotics.