Dan Stoianovici

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Dan Stoianovici is a pioneering figure in medical robotics and computer-integrated surgery, whose work has fundamentally shaped how robotic systems are designed and deployed in clinical settings. With foundational contributions spanning surgical robotics, image-guided interventions, and MRI-compatible actuation, his research has accumulated thousands of citations and influenced both academic inquiry and clinical practice worldwide. His 2003 overview of medical robotics in computer-integrated surgery (996 citations) remains a landmark reference, establishing key design principles for surgical robot systems. Stoianovici's development of the Steady-Hand robotic system (520 citations) advanced microsurgical precision beyond human physiological limits, enabling sub-millimeter manipulation with remarkable dexterity. His AcuBot system extended robotic guidance to radiological percutaneous interventions under fluoroscopy and CT, while his MRI-compatible "MRI Stealth" robot — driven by a novel pneumatic step motor, PneuStep (209 citations) — addressed a long-standing challenge of operating safely within high-field MRI scanners. His robotic percutaneous kidney access work further demonstrated measurable clinical improvements over conventional manual techniques. Collectively, Stoianovici's contributions bridge engineering innovation and surgical application, making him an essential figure for any researcher exploring the intersection of robotics, medical imaging, and minimally invasive procedures.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Medical robotics in computer-integrated surgery

   996 citations · 2003
2. 2
   A Steady-Hand Robotic System for Microsurgical Augmentation

   520 citations · 1999
3. 3
   A New Type of Motor: Pneumatic Step Motor

   209 citations · 2007
4. 4
   Acubot: a robot for radiological interventions

   205 citations · 2003
5. 5
   “MRI Stealth” robot for prostate interventions

   199 citations · 2007
6. 6
   Interventional robotic systems: Applications and technology state‐of‐the‐art

   198 citations · 2006
7. 7
   A modular surgical robotic system for image guided percutaneous procedures

   176 citations · 1998
8. 8
   System for Robotically Assisted Prostate Biopsy and Therapy with Intraoperative CT Guidance

   156 citations · 2002
9. 9
   A Steady-Hand Robotic System for Microsurgical Augmentation

   144 citations · 1999
10. 10
    Robotic Percutaneous Access to the Kidney: Comparison with Standard Manual Access

    139 citations · 2002

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