Orsina Dessi
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Orsina Dessi is a researcher at the forefront of surgical robotics and biomedical sensing, with a focus on enhancing the safety and precision of needle-based interventions. Her key research areas include robotic needle insertion, tissue boundary detection, and the integration of optical sensing technologies into surgical tools. Dessi’s major contribution is the development of a novel sensing method that employs Laser Doppler Flowmetry (LDF) to detect tissue transitions in real time during robotic procedures. In her highly cited 2020 study, she demonstrated the effectiveness of this approach using gelatin tissue phantoms with varied optical and mechanical properties, as well as ex-vivo sheep brain tissue. This work addresses a critical challenge in minimally invasive surgery—accurately identifying tissue boundaries to avoid damaging sensitive structures. While her citation count is still growing, the novelty and clinical relevance of her research have established her as an emerging voice in the field. Dessi’s work holds promise for advancing autonomous surgical systems and improving outcomes in neurosurgery and other precision-dependent interventions.
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