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Tomohide Yasunaga is a pioneer in robotic and image-guided minimally invasive surgery, with a career focused on advancing precision through technology. His key research areas include surgical robotics, real-time MRI guidance for operations, and the development of novel laparoscope manipulators. Yasunaga’s major contributions are evident in his work on the first real-time MR image-guided surgical robotic system for minimally invasive precision surgery (2008, 44 citations), which laid the groundwork for integrating intraoperative imaging with robotic control. He also conducted a landmark comparative study of the da Vinci and Zeus robotic systems in laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (2006, 36 citations), providing critical insights into the efficacy of different platforms. Additionally, he demonstrated the clinical utility of a newly developed laparoscope manipulator in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (2005, 24 citations) and the Naviot® system for endoscopic procedures (2004). His cumulative work, spanning over 100 citations, has significantly influenced the adoption of robotic assistance in general surgery, particularly in Japan, and continues to inspire innovations in precision, real-time image-guided interventions.