Katharina Otani
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About
Katharina Otani is a leading figure in advanced intraoperative imaging for neurosurgery and spinal procedures. Her research centers on the precision and safety of image-guided interventions, particularly through the innovative use of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and robotic C-arm systems in hybrid operating rooms. Otani’s major contribution includes demonstrating that intraoperative CBCT assessment of spinal pedicle screw placement achieves full agreement with postoperative CT, a finding that could streamline surgical workflows and reduce the need for secondary scans. This work, published in 2023, has already garnered 3 citations for its potential to enhance real-time surgical accuracy. Additionally, Otani pioneered a noninvasive technique for visualizing extracranial-intracranial bypass in moyamoya patients, using intravenous contrast and robotic C-arm to generate three-dimensional digital subtraction angiography. This method, detailed in a 2021 patient series with 3 citations, reduces procedural risks by avoiding arterial catheterization. Her achievements highlight a commitment to minimizing invasiveness while maximizing diagnostic clarity, positioning her as a key innovator in neurosurgical imaging.
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