Kathrin Machetanz
University of Tübingen, Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research
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Total Citations
90
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About
Kathrin Machetanz is a neurosurgical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of stereotactic neurosurgery, robotics, and epilepsy treatment. Her research has made meaningful contributions to the evolving field of robot-assisted neurosurgery, particularly in refining techniques for stereo-electroencephalography (SEEG) — an invasive diagnostic method used to localize seizure onset zones in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Her most cited work (34 citations) addresses the technically demanding challenge of implanting SEEG electrodes in the insular cortex, a region notoriously difficult to access due to its deep anatomical position, offering surgeons practical guidance through anterior and posterior oblique approaches. Beyond surgical technique, Machetanz has critically examined the efficiency and learning curves associated with adopting robotic platforms in clinical practice, comparing framed and non-framed systems across a decade of single-center experience. Her investigations into patient-to-robot registration further highlight her commitment to improving stereotactic accuracy. More recently, she has contributed evidence comparing robot-assisted SEEG against traditional subdural electrodes for temporal lobe epilepsy evaluation. Collectively, her body of work helps bridge emerging robotic technologies with real-world surgical outcomes, making her a valuable voice in advancing precision neurosurgery.
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- 4Patient‐to‐robot registration: The fate of robot‐assisted stereotaxy10 citations · 2021
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