Papers
9
Total Citations
115
H-Index
6
About
Florin Graur is a pioneering figure in surgical robotics, with a career dedicated to advancing minimally invasive surgery through innovative robotic systems. His primary research areas encompass the design, control, and clinical application of parallel and hybrid robots for laparoscopic and percutaneous procedures. Graur’s major contributions include the development of the PARAMIS robot, a low-cost system for laparoscope camera positioning, and the PARASURG 9M, a versatile hybrid parallel robot entirely designed and produced in Romania. These works, cited over 50 times collectively, laid the groundwork for accessible robotic surgery in Eastern Europe. He has also explored voice-controlled surgical systems and integrated force-torque sensors for automated needle insertion, enhancing precision in percutaneous interventions. Beyond technical design, Graur has contributed to the field’s ethical discourse, authoring papers on ethics in robotic surgery and telemedicine. His recent work on robot-guided ultrasonography and comprehensive reviews of surgical robotics’ history and future challenges demonstrate his ongoing influence. With over 100 total citations across his most-cited papers, Graur’s research continues to shape the trajectory of robotic-assisted surgery, making him a key figure for students and researchers interested in the intersection of robotics, medicine, and innovation.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1PARAMIS parallel robot for laparoscopic surgery.28 citations · 2011
- 2PARASURG hybrid parallel robot for minimally invasive surgery.25 citations · 2012
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- 4Development of a Voice Controlled Surgical Robot12 citations · 2010
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- 6Surgical Robotics—Past, Present and Future7 citations · 2017
- 7Robot-Guided Ultrasonography in Surgical Interventions4 citations · 2023
- 8Ethics in Robotic Surgery and Telemedicine4 citations · 2010
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