Thomas Kahn
Papers
7
Total Citations
161
H-Index
6
About
Thomas Kahn is a pioneering figure in interventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), whose work has fundamentally advanced the use of MR guidance for minimally invasive procedures. His research centers on developing navigation concepts and robotic assistance systems that enable precise, real-time interventions within conventional closed-bore MRI scanners—a challenging environment that his team has helped tame. Kahn's major contributions include the clinical translation of a robotic assistance system for percutaneous biopsies across multiple body regions, as documented in his highly cited 2010 work (41 citations), and the establishment of efficient image-guidance techniques that leverage MRI's superior soft-tissue contrast without ionizing radiation. His 2008 paper on navigation concepts for MR-guided interventions (67 citations) remains a foundational reference in the field. Notably, Kahn has also advanced in-bore prostate biopsies using remote-controlled manipulators and developed methods for subsecond 3D localization of MR-visible markers. As the editor of multiple special issues on interventional MRI, he has helped shape the discourse around this rapidly evolving discipline, demonstrating that MRI can serve not only as a diagnostic tool but as a dynamic platform for therapeutic guidance.
Research Focus
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Top Papers
- 1Navigation concepts for MR image‐guided interventions67 citations · 2008
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- 3Techniques for Interventional MRI Guidance in Closed-Bore Systems23 citations · 2018
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- 6Special issue: Interventional MRI update6 citations · 2008
- 7Interventional MRI?Challenge for radiology5 citations · 2000