L. S. Prokhorenko

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L. S. Prokhorenko is a leading researcher in the intersection of robotics, computer vision, and surgical navigation, with a focus on advancing minimally invasive procedures. Their major contributions center on the development of intelligent systems for radiofrequency ablation, particularly the comparison of manual versus robotic electrode positioning using collaborative manipulators like the KUKA iiwa. This work, detailed in their most-cited paper (18 citations), demonstrates how robotic assistance can enhance precision and safety in tumor treatment. Prokhorenko also pioneered the "Surgeon–robot interface development framework" (10 citations), which streamlines human-robot collaboration in the operating theater, and has advanced ultrasound-guided interventions by assessing OpenCV tracking algorithms for liver tumor motion (9 citations). Their concept of spatial motion restriction zones (3 citations) introduces critical safety constraints for robot-assisted surgery. With additional work on modular interfaces for smart operating theaters, Prokhorenko’s research is shaping the future of autonomous surgical systems, offering practical solutions that improve accuracy, reduce manual error, and pave the way for broader clinical adoption of robotic technologies.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   The comparison of the process of manual and robotic positioning of the electrode performing radiofrequency ablation under the control of a surgical navigation system

   18 citations · 2020
2. 2
   Surgeon–robot interface development framework

   10 citations · 2020
3. 3
   Assessment of experimental OpenCV tracking algorithms for ultrasound videos

   9 citations · 2023
4. 4
   Modular robot interface for a smart operating theater

   4 citations · 2023
5. 5
   The concept of spatial motion restriction zones in a robot-assisted surgical system

   3 citations · 2021

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