Rudolf Hanel

Vienna General Hospital, University of Vienna

Papers

Total Citations

153

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About

Rudolf Hanel is a pioneering figure in the field of interventional radiology, with a focused research career dedicated to advancing robotic assistance for percutaneous procedures. His key contributions lie at the intersection of biomedical engineering and diagnostic imaging, specifically in the development of robotic systems for ultrasound and computed tomography (CT)-guided biopsies. Hanel’s most cited work, "Robot-assisted biopsy using ultrasound guidance: initial results from in vitro tests" (66 citations), established the foundational feasibility of robotic precision in soft-tissue targeting. He further validated this approach in "Robot-Assisted Biopsy Using Computed Tomography-Guidance" (47 citations), where his team demonstrated high accuracy by successfully biopsying 10 peas (mean diameter 9.9 mm) embedded in a gel phantom. His earlier paper, "Robotic guidance for percutaneous interventions" (36 citations), co-developed with the Vienna University Hospital, articulated the system’s potential to enhance radiologist accuracy and reduce patient risk. Though less cited, his "Interactive localisator for percutaneous interventions" (4 citations) reflects an ongoing commitment to intuitive, user-friendly interfaces. Collectively, Hanel’s work has laid critical groundwork for modern robot-assisted biopsy, influencing both clinical practice and subsequent research in minimally invasive image-guided interventions.