David Sun

Norton Healthcare

Papers

2

Total Citations

62

H-Index

2

About

David Sun is a leading clinical researcher in the surgical treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy, with a particular focus on minimally invasive techniques. His major contributions center on advancing laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) as a safe and effective alternative to traditional open surgery for patients with epileptogenic foci. Sun’s landmark work includes a prospective multicenter study reporting one-year outcomes following LITT, which demonstrated significant seizure reduction and improved quality of life—a study that has garnered 53 citations and helped establish the procedure’s clinical utility. More recently, his 2025 investigation into LITT for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy provides critical data on seizure outcomes and procedural safety, further refining patient selection and surgical protocols. With a growing citation impact, Sun’s research bridges the gap between innovative thermal ablation technology and real-world clinical practice, offering hope to patients with otherwise refractory epilepsy. His work is essential reading for neurosurgeons, epileptologists, and researchers seeking evidence-based advances in epilepsy surgery.

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H-Index
2
Papers
62
Total Citations
31
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
A prospective multicenter study of laser ablation for drug resistant epilepsy – One year outcomes
53 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 22
🏛 Institutions: Norton Healthcare

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