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Total Citations
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About
Weijian Shang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of medical robotics, surgical systems, and advanced imaging technologies, with a particular focus on MRI-guided robotic interventions. His work has fundamentally advanced the field of image-guided surgery by developing sophisticated robotic platforms capable of operating within the challenging electromagnetic environment of MRI scanners — a technically demanding feat requiring specialized MRI-compatible actuators and sensors. Shang's most influential contributions include the design of piezoelectrically actuated robotic systems for neurosurgery and prostate therapy, and an innovative concentric tube continuum robot for MRI-guided procedures, collectively accumulating hundreds of citations. His research addresses critical clinical needs in stereotactic neurosurgery and prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, where precision targeting can directly determine patient outcomes. Notably, he has progressed from feasibility studies through to preliminary clinical trials for transperineal prostate biopsy, demonstrating real translational impact. Beyond hardware, Shang has made meaningful contributions to haptic feedback and teleoperation systems, developing Fabry-Perot interferometry-based force sensors and pneumatic-piezoelectric hybrid systems that restore tactile sensation during MRI-guided needle procedures. With over 700 cumulative citations across his top works, his research continues to shape the future of minimally invasive, image-guided robotic surgery.
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- 1Robotic System for MRI-Guided Stereotactic Neurosurgery138 citations · 2014
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