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Total Citations
341
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About
J.J.W. Lagendijk is a pioneering researcher whose work sits at the intersection of medical robotics, magnetic resonance imaging, and radiation oncology, with a particular focus on MRI-guided prostate brachytherapy. Over more than two decades, Lagendijk has made seminal contributions to developing robotic systems capable of performing precise needle-based interventions within the challenging environment of an MRI scanner — a feat requiring specialized non-ferromagnetic materials and sophisticated engineering solutions. His landmark 2010 paper demonstrating the proof-of-principle of the UMCU MRI-compatible robot garnered over 113 citations, establishing a foundation for subsequent advances in image-guided treatment delivery. Complementing this, his early investigations into prostate rotation during needle insertion (75 citations) and novel insertion methods to minimize prostate motion (57 citations) addressed critical clinical challenges that directly improve treatment accuracy and patient outcomes. Lagendijk's research trajectory reflects a coherent vision: making high-dose-rate brachytherapy safer, more precise, and fully integrated with real-time MRI guidance. His continued work on adaptive planning strategies, automated optimization tools, and the recently completed ROBiNSon proof-of-concept trial demonstrates an enduring commitment to translating engineering innovation into clinical reality — ultimately advancing cancer treatment for prostate cancer patients worldwide.
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- 3A new robotic needle insertion method to minimise attendant prostate motion57 citations · 2006
- 4MRI-guided prostate brachytherapy with single needle method—a planning study53 citations · 2004
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- 9An MRI scanner compatible implant robot for prostate brachytherapy6 citations · 2008
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