Stephen B. Solomon
Johns Hopkins University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Cornell University
Papers
19
Total Citations
617
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About
Stephen B. Solomon is a pioneering figure in interventional radiology and oncology, whose career has been defined by the innovative integration of robotics, advanced imaging, and minimally invasive techniques for cancer diagnosis and treatment. Working at the intersection of technology and clinical medicine, Solomon has made landmark contributions to image-guided robotic interventions, demonstrating early in his career that robotic systems could safely and accurately perform percutaneous kidney access and CT fluoroscopy-guided needle placement while dramatically reducing radiation exposure to physicians — work that collectively attracted hundreds of citations and reshaped procedural safety standards. His development of an MRI-safe pneumatically actuated robot for endorectal prostate biopsy (114 citations) addressed a critical unmet need, enabling precise, electricity-free interventions within the challenging MRI environment. Solomon has also advanced tumor ablation planning, PET/CT-guided interventions, and AI-integrated navigation systems, reflecting a career-long commitment to pushing technological boundaries. His 2023 perspective on interventional oncology as the "fourth pillar" of cancer care underscores his broader influence in shaping the field's strategic vision. With sustained scholarly impact spanning two decades, Solomon stands as a defining voice in modern interventional oncology.
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- 3MRI-Safe Robot for Endorectal Prostate Biopsy114 citations · 2013
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- 6Interventional Oncology: 2043 and Beyond23 citations · 2023
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- 10Practice and prospects for PET/CT guided interventions17 citations · 2021