Aquilla S Turk

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About

Aquilla S. Turk is a pioneering neurointerventionalist whose research has fundamentally advanced the precision and safety of endovascular stroke treatment. His key contributions center on robotic-assisted neuroendovascular intervention and the refinement of thrombectomy techniques for acute ischemic stroke. Turk’s landmark 2020 study, “First-in-human, robotic-assisted neuroendovascular intervention” (142 citations), demonstrated the clinical feasibility of using robotic systems to enhance procedural accuracy while dramatically reducing radiation exposure for both patients and physicians. This work has positioned him at the forefront of integrating robotics into cerebrovascular care. Beyond this, his research has been instrumental in optimizing patient selection and technical approaches for mechanical thrombectomy, helping to establish evidence-based protocols that have improved outcomes for thousands of stroke patients worldwide. With a career marked by high-impact publications and translational innovation, Turk’s contributions continue to shape the future of minimally invasive neurovascular surgery.