M. de la Fuente
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About
M. de la Fuente is a distinguished researcher specializing in surgical robotics, computer-assisted surgery, and medical imaging, with a particular focus on orthopedic applications. Over more than two decades, their work has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is achievable at the intersection of robotics, navigation, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Among their most influential contributions is a comprehensive 2019 review on cooperative surgical robotics, which has accumulated 48 citations and remains a key reference for researchers exploring the future of human-robot collaboration in the operating room. Their sustained work on revision total hip replacement (RTHR) is especially notable, spanning fluoroscopy-based 3D reconstruction, ultrasound-guided bone cement detection, and miniaturized robotic systems — most prominently the MINARO project, which began in the early 2000s and evolved into the highly dynamic handheld MINARO HD platform. De la Fuente has also addressed critical challenges in modern operating room integration, contributing to standardized inter-device communication via IEEE 11073 SDC. Their modular robot design philosophy reflects a pragmatic approach to surgical workflow efficiency and patient safety. Collectively, their body of work represents a coherent and forward-thinking vision for intelligent, image-guided surgical automation that continues to shape the field.
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