Ronald Buyl

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Papers

2

Total Citations

37

H-Index

2

About

Ronald Buyl is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of surgical innovation and rehabilitation robotics, with a focus on improving patient outcomes through technology. His early contributions to biomechanics are exemplified by a highly cited 2014 study on robot-assisted treadmill walking (RATW), which examined how varying levels of body weight support (0%, 30%, and 50%) affect trunk and pelvis kinematics in healthy participants. This work, with 26 citations, provides foundational insights for designing more effective gait rehabilitation protocols. More recently, Buyl has shifted his attention to the safe implementation of robotic surgery, co-authoring a 2022 study on robotic right colectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis. This paper, already garnering 11 citations, addresses critical procedural safety and feasibility considerations, reflecting a growing interest in translating robotic precision into minimally invasive surgical practice. By bridging the gap between rehabilitation engineering and operative robotics, Buyl demonstrates a versatile commitment to advancing both the science of human movement and the practice of modern surgery.

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Key Achievements

2
H-Index
2
Papers
37
Total Citations
19
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Walking with robot assistance: the influence of body weight support on the trunk and pelvis kinematics
26 citations · 2014
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2014 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 16
🏛 Institutions: Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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