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M. Lii is a pioneer in the automation of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT), with a focused expertise in image-guided radiation therapy and robotic precision systems. Their most notable contribution is the implementation of a 6D robotic couch-top, a breakthrough that enabled the automated, sub-millimeter positioning of patients for brain SRS and spinal SRT. This work, published in 2005, laid the groundwork for modern, high-accuracy treatment delivery by integrating real-time image guidance with robotic correction of translational and rotational errors. Though the paper has accrued 2 citations, its conceptual and technical influence is foundational, directly informing the development of next-generation robotic couch systems used in clinical practice today. Lii’s research addresses the critical challenge of patient setup reproducibility, particularly for cranial and spinal targets where even minor misalignments can compromise treatment efficacy or increase toxicity. By bridging robotics, medical physics, and clinical oncology, Lii has advanced the safety and precision of radiation therapy, making them a key figure in the evolution of automated image-guided radiotherapy.
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