Harald Treuer

University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne

Papers

8

Total Citations

198

H-Index

8

About

Harald Treuer is a prominent medical physicist and researcher specializing in stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), robotic radiotherapy, and radiomics-based outcome prediction. Working at the intersection of radiation oncology and advanced computational methods, his research has made substantial contributions to optimizing precision cancer treatment through both technological innovation and predictive modeling. Treuer's most influential work focuses on applying radiomics to predict radiation-induced lung injury and oncologic outcomes in lung cancer patients undergoing robotic stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), garnering over 70 combined citations across two landmark studies validated at multiple independent institutions. His internationally recognized benchmark trial on inverse treatment planning for spinal robotic radiosurgery (37 citations) established critical standards for multi-institutional practice, while his comparative study of intracranial SRS platforms (33 citations) informed clinical decision-making across treatment centers worldwide. Beyond outcome prediction, Treuer has systematically examined treatment plan quality, developing novel quality indices to minimize radiation-induced brain toxicity and investigating the physical parameters governing dose homogeneity in robotic systems. His phantom-based accuracy study of robotic versus frame-based neurosurgery further bridges technical validation with clinical application. Collectively, his body of work has shaped best practices in precision radiotherapy, benefiting patients with lung cancer, brain metastases, and meningiomas alike.

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8
Papers
198
Total Citations
25
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Radiomic analysis of planning computed tomograms for predicting radiation-induced lung injury and outcome in lung cancer patients treated with robotic stereotactic body radiation therapy
44 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 50
🏛 Institutions: University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne

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