Noritsugu Kunihiro
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Noritsugu Kunihiro is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive epilepsy surgery, with a primary focus on stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) and robotic-assisted neurosurgical navigation. His major contribution lies in demonstrating the superior accuracy of robot-assisted frameless SEEG over traditional neuronavigation-guided manual adjustments. In his highly cited 2022 study, which has garnered 20 citations, Kunihiro provided critical evidence that the Stealth Autoguide robotic arm—an optional instrument of the Medtronic neuronavigation system—achieves higher precision in electrode placement. This work directly addresses a key challenge in epilepsy surgery: the need for reliable, accurate targeting of deep-seated epileptogenic zones while minimizing invasiveness. By validating the clinical utility of this robotic platform, Kunihiro has helped establish a new standard for frameless SEEG procedures, offering patients safer and more effective surgical planning. His research bridges the gap between advanced robotics and practical neurosurgical workflows, making him a pivotal contributor to the field of image-guided, robot-assisted epilepsy surgery.
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