Esteban Escobar Gomez

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Esteban Escobar Gomez is a leading figure in the field of medical robotics, with a primary focus on MRI-guided needle steering and interventional systems. His seminal work, "Real-time tracking of a bevel-tip needle with varying insertion depth: Toward teleoperated MRI-guided needle steering" (2013, 37 citations), introduced a groundbreaking method for tracking bevel-tip needles with exceptional accuracy and bandwidth, surpassing the capabilities of real-time MRI. By embedding three fibers, each containing three Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG), into a 0.6 mm needle, Gomez achieved precise, high-speed tracking that enables teleoperated steering under MRI guidance. This contribution is pivotal for advancing minimally invasive procedures, such as targeted biopsies and drug delivery, where real-time feedback is critical. His research bridges the gap between imaging and robotic control, offering a foundation for safer, more accurate interventions. With a citation count reflecting its impact, Gomez’s work is widely recognized for pushing the boundaries of medical robotics, making him a key innovator in the development of next-generation, image-guided surgical tools.

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   Real-time tracking of a bevel-tip needle with varying insertion depth: Toward teleoperated MRI-guided needle steering

   37 citations · 2013

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