Papers
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Total Citations
528
H-Index
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About
Berk Gonenc is a pioneering researcher in the field of medical robotics, with a specialized focus on robot-assisted ophthalmic microsurgery. His work sits at a demanding intersection of surgical instrumentation, force sensing, and robotic manipulation, addressing one of medicine's most technically challenging domains: vitreoretinal surgery. Gonenc's most significant contributions center on the development of force-sensing micro-forceps and microneedles designed to give surgeons and robotic systems the tactile feedback that human hands alone cannot perceive during delicate retinal procedures. His 3-DOF force-sensing motorized micro-forceps, among his most recognized work with 69 citations, exemplifies this effort, enabling controlled membrane peeling with unprecedented precision. Gonenc has also made substantial advances in retinal vein cannulation, developing integrated force-sensing microneedles capable of detecting venous puncture — a breakthrough with direct therapeutic implications for treating retinal vein occlusions. Across comparative studies of leading robotic platforms such as Micron and the Steady-Hand Eye Robot, he has helped shape the evidence base for clinical adoption of surgical robotics. With over 300 cumulative citations, his body of work represents a foundational contribution to making vitreoretinal surgery safer and more accessible worldwide.
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- 2Force sensing micro-forceps for robot assisted retinal surgery62 citations · 2012
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- 5Force-sensing microneedle for assisted retinal vein cannulation40 citations · 2014
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