Naokazu Higashinaka
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About
Naokazu Higashinaka is a leading figure in the field of medical physics, specializing in the precision and dosimetry of advanced radiosurgery systems. His research is pivotal for improving the accuracy of stereotactic treatments for moving tumors, particularly in the lung, liver, and brain. Higashinaka’s major contributions include pioneering the use of plastic scintillators for real-time quality assurance of the CyberKnife Synchrony™ Respiratory Tracking System, a method that overcomes the limitations of traditional film measurements. He has also systematically investigated how respiratory phase shifts degrade motion-tracking accuracy, providing critical insights for clinical protocols. His comparative dosimetric analysis of HyperArc and robotic radiosurgery for brain metastases has directly informed treatment planning for single and multiple lesions. With his most-cited works accumulating over 80 citations, Higashinaka’s research has set new standards for verifying the temporal fidelity of motion management. His work is essential reading for any physicist or clinician seeking to understand the nuances of delivering high-dose radiation to targets that move with respiration.
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