Papers
14
Total Citations
411
H-Index
9
About
Joachim Kettenbach is a leading figure in interventional radiology, whose work has fundamentally advanced the precision and safety of minimally invasive procedures. His research centers on the development and validation of robotic systems for percutaneous needle-guided interventions, with a particular focus on integrating these systems with CT, MRI, and ultrasound imaging. Kettenbach’s major contributions include pioneering robotic platforms for biopsy and puncture guidance, demonstrating their feasibility and accuracy in both phantom and ex vivo studies. His work on the "IntraROB" system and other robotic guidance platforms has been instrumental in translating robotic assistance from the lab to the clinic, with key papers on robot-assisted biopsy and CT-guided puncture accumulating over 240 citations. Notably, his comprehensive review on source-detector trajectory optimization in cone-beam CT (46 citations) underscores his broader impact on imaging technology. Kettenbach has also addressed critical safety and risk analysis in surgical robotics, ensuring that these innovations are not only effective but also clinically viable. His research continues to shape the future of image-guided, robot-assisted interventions, making procedures safer and more accurate for patients.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotic systems for percutaneous needle-guided interventions80 citations · 2014
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- 4Robot-Assisted Biopsy Using Computed Tomography-Guidance47 citations · 2005
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- 6Robotic guidance for percutaneous interventions36 citations · 2003
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- 9Ultrasound-, CT- and MR-Guided Robot-Assisted Interventions12 citations · 2007
- 10IntraROB—a programmable targeting device for interventional radiology5 citations · 2005