Imad Najm
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5
Total Citations
725
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About
Imad Najm stands at the forefront of epilepsy neurosurgery, with his research fundamentally reshaping how clinicians map, diagnose, and treat medically intractable epilepsy. His work centers on stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG), robot-assisted neurosurgical techniques, and minimally invasive ablative therapies — a constellation of innovations that has transformed the surgical management of complex seizure disorders. Najm's most influential contribution, his 2015 paper on robot-assisted SEEG implantation (318 citations), demonstrated that robotic guidance could offer a safer, more precise alternative to traditional electrode placement techniques. Complementing this, his prospective study of 200 SEEG patients (182 citations) established a rigorous framework for three-dimensional electroclinical mapping of epileptic networks. His pioneering work on robot-assisted stereotactic laser ablation (166 citations) further advanced minimally invasive options for patients who might otherwise face high-risk open surgery. By integrating SEEG methodology with emerging technologies like laser thermocoagulation, Najm has helped create a cohesive, less invasive surgical paradigm for epilepsy care. His research has earned over 700 combined citations, reflecting his substantial and lasting influence on both clinical practice and the broader epilepsy research community.
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- 3Robot-Assisted Stereotactic Laser Ablation in Medically Intractable Epilepsy166 citations · 2014
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