Kosaku Inada
Papers
2
Total Citations
24
H-Index
2
About
Kosaku Inada is a researcher specializing in medical physics and image-guided radiation therapy, with a focus on enhancing the precision of robotic radiosurgery systems. His primary research areas include respiratory motion tracking, patient motion management, and dose distribution accuracy in stereotactic treatments. Inada’s most cited work, a 2015 study on the CyberKnife Synchrony Respiratory Tracking System, introduced a novel method using beam’s eye view images to quantify respiratory motion tracking errors—a critical step toward reducing patient-dependent inaccuracies in real-time tumor localization. This contribution has garnered 19 citations, underscoring its relevance to improving treatment outcomes for moving tumors. Additionally, his 2014 investigation into residual patient motion during skull tracking, based on log file analysis, revealed how even minor movements can alter dose distributions, offering practical insights for quality assurance in frameless radiosurgery. Though his citation counts are modest, Inada’s work addresses foundational challenges in motion management, directly impacting clinical protocols for robotic systems like CyberKnife. His research is particularly valuable for students and clinicians seeking to understand the interplay between tracking errors, patient motion, and treatment precision in modern radiotherapy.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2