Ivane Bakhutashvili

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

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Ivane Bakhutashvili is a biomedical engineer whose research centers on the development of MRI-compatible robotic systems for precision prostate cancer interventions. His major contributions lie in the design and validation of compact, in-gantry robots that enable accurate needle targeting and focal laser ablation under real-time MRI guidance. His most cited work, "MRI Robot for Prostate Focal Laser Ablation: An Ex Vivo Study in Human Prostate" (2018, 11 citations), demonstrates a novel grid-template-mimicking robot that overcomes the ergonomic constraints of lithotomy positioning, achieving precise perineum access for targeted therapy. A related study, "Template for MR Visualization and Needle Targeting" (2018, 7 citations), further refines the visualization and targeting framework essential for clinical translation. Bakhutashvili’s work is notable for its focus on minimizing invasiveness while maximizing procedural accuracy, directly addressing a critical need in prostate cancer treatment. His research has been recognized for its potential to enhance patient outcomes through improved robotic-assisted focal therapy, marking him as an emerging contributor to the field of interventional MRI and medical robotics.