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Roy Hwang is a pioneering researcher in the field of minimally invasive neurosurgery, with a focus on magnetic resonance–guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) for brain tumor and epilepsy treatment. His major contributions center on developing interstitial MR-guided focused ultrasound (iMRgFUS) as a novel thermal ablation technique, offering a safer alternative to traditional laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) by limiting tissue charring and enabling larger, more precise ablations. Hwang’s 2018 paper on MR-guided interstitial high-intensity focused ultrasound for brain tumor ablation, cited 63 times, demonstrates the clinical potential of this approach to treat deep-seated or inoperable tumors. His subsequent work in a swine model, with 22 citations, validated the feasibility of robotic-assisted iMRgFUS, paving the way for future clinical translation. Hwang’s research bridges engineering and medicine, advancing image-guided interventions that could transform the standard of care for patients with brain tumors and epilepsy, reducing invasiveness and improving outcomes. His work is widely recognized for its innovation in combining robotics, MRI guidance, and focused ultrasound technology.
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