Papers
9
Total Citations
112
H-Index
5
About
Michael Vogele is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics and precision medicine, whose work has fundamentally advanced image-guided interventions and automated surgical systems. His primary research areas encompass robotic-assisted neurosurgery, interventional radiology, and multimodal surgical navigation, with a particular focus on developing systems that enhance accuracy while reducing radiation exposure and manual error. Vogele’s most influential contribution is the semi-robotic 6-degree-of-freedom positioning system for intracranial radiotherapy, which demonstrated both phantom and clinical viability (29 citations). He also led the development of the A73 robotic system for fully automated paranasal sinus surgery, a landmark achievement in telemanipulation and computer-navigation-guided procedures (26 and 24 citations). His work extends to the IntraROB programmable targeting device for interventional radiology and innovative in-room ultrasound fusion with 3D-printed holding arms for interventional MRI. Vogele’s research consistently pushes the boundaries of what is possible in minimally invasive therapy, combining mechanical precision with advanced imaging to create safer, more reproducible clinical workflows. His contributions have laid critical groundwork for the next generation of robotic surgical assistants and intelligent targeting systems.
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- 3Surgical Application of a New Robotic System for Paranasal Sinus Surgery24 citations · 2004
- 4A novel robot system for fully automated paranasal sinus surgery15 citations · 2003
- 5IntraROB—a programmable targeting device for interventional radiology5 citations · 2005
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- 7Fluoroscopy-guided robotic biopsy intervention system4 citations · 2020
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- 9ECR – Final Programme2 citations · 2004