Papers
10
Total Citations
458
H-Index
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About
Liu Shi Gan is a neuroscientist and neurosurgical researcher whose work sits at the compelling intersection of robotic technology, brain stimulation, and neurological treatment. His research has made substantial contributions to two interconnected domains: robotic-assisted neurosurgery and non-invasive brain stimulation, particularly in vulnerable populations such as children and patients with brain tumors. Gan is perhaps best recognized for his pioneering work with the neuroArm surgical system, one of the world's first image-guided robots designed for microsurgery. His studies on forces exerted during microneurosurgery, workspace quantification, and glioma treatment using robotic platforms have helped establish the biomechanical and clinical foundations necessary for safe robotic neurosurgical practice, collectively amassing over 250 citations. His 2019 prospective safety analysis of transcranial magnetic and direct current stimulation in children — drawing on an extraordinary 3.5 million stimulations — stands as a landmark contribution to pediatric neuroscience, earning 163 citations and providing critical safety benchmarks for the field. More recently, Gan has explored neuroplasticity in children with perinatal stroke and deep brain stimulation effects in dystonia, demonstrating a broadening commitment to translational neuroscience. His body of work reflects a career dedicated to advancing precision, safety, and technological innovation in neurological care.
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Top Papers
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- 2Merging machines with microsurgery: clinical experience with neuroArm85 citations · 2012
- 3Robotics in the neurosurgical treatment of glioma77 citations · 2015
- 4Forces exerted during microneurosurgery: a cadaver study53 citations · 2014
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- 6Treatment of Glioma Using neuroArm Surgical System23 citations · 2016
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- 9Robotics in the neurosurgical treatment of glioma4 citations · 2023
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