Catherine Moran
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3
Total Citations
39
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About
Catherine Moran is a neurosurgeon and researcher whose work centers on functional neurosurgery, with a particular focus on advancing deep brain stimulation (DBS) techniques for movement disorders, especially Parkinson's disease. Her most significant contributions lie in pioneering and validating robot-assisted, "asleep" DBS electrode implantation — an innovative approach that eliminates the need for patients to remain awake during surgery, departing from the traditionally demanding microelectrode recording methods. Moran's landmark studies, including a series documenting 226 consecutive robot-assisted DBS electrode placements and a clinical outcomes analysis of 152 Parkinson's patients, collectively demonstrate that asleep robotic techniques can achieve precise anatomic targeting of the subthalamic nucleus with strong clinical results. These publications, garnering nearly 40 citations combined since 2020, have contributed meaningfully to an evolving evidence base supporting the adoption of robotics in functional neurosurgery. Her research addresses a critical challenge in the field — balancing surgical precision with patient comfort and procedural efficiency — making her work highly relevant to clinicians and researchers seeking to modernize DBS practices. Moran's contributions reflect a broader movement toward integrating robotic technology into complex neurological interventions.
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- 3Robot-Assisted Deep Brain Stimulation2 citations · 2020