Sam Eljamel

Ninewells Hospital, University of Dundee

Papers

5

Total Citations

170

H-Index

5

About

Sam Eljamel is a pioneering neurosurgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of neurosurgical robotics and minimally invasive brain surgery. His research sits at the intersection of neurosurgery, medical robotics, and stereotactic technology, with a particular focus on developing and validating robotic systems capable of performing precise neurosurgical procedures beyond the limits of unassisted human hands. Eljamel's most influential contribution is his validation of the PathFinder™ neurosurgical robot, a landmark 2007 study that garnered 60 citations and demonstrated the feasibility of robotic guidance in neurosurgery. Building on this, he broke new ground in 2006 by reporting the first-ever robotic application in epilepsy surgery, work that has since accumulated 39 citations. His 2009 critical analysis of robotic neurological surgery applications further cemented his authority in the field, attracting 38 citations. His research portfolio also includes evaluating robotic systems for accurate burr hole creation and broader contributions to medical robotics literature. Collectively, Eljamel's work has shaped how the neurosurgical community understands and embraces robotics, offering compelling evidence that precision technologies can meaningfully enhance surgical outcomes and patient safety.

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5
H-Index
5
Papers
170
Total Citations
34
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Validation of the PathFinder<sup>™</sup> neurosurgical robot using a phantom
60 citations · 2007
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2007 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 2
🏛 Institutions: Ninewells Hospital, University of Dundee

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    Medical Robotics
    6 citations · 2012

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