Papers
13
Total Citations
325
H-Index
8
About
Wolfgang Ptacek is a pioneering figure at the intersection of robotics, forensic medicine, and interventional radiology. His research primarily focuses on developing robotic systems for automated 3D surface scanning and CT-guided needle placement, with major contributions to the Virtopsy project—a multidisciplinary initiative revolutionizing forensic investigations. Ptacek’s work has produced the Virtobot series, a multi-functional robotic system that enables precise postmortem biopsy and surface documentation, as evidenced by his most-cited paper (78 citations). He has also advanced robot-assisted, CT-guided needle biopsy techniques for both forensic and clinical applications, including minimally invasive brain tumor biopsies, demonstrating high accuracy and feasibility in phantom and clinical studies. With over 300 total citations across his top publications, Ptacek’s impact is clear: his innovations reduce human error, improve procedural safety, and expand the capabilities of automated diagnostics. Notable achievements include the development of the B-Rob II needle-positioning robot and the IntraROB targeting device, which have set new standards for precision in interventional radiology and neurosurgery. His work continues to inspire safer, more efficient approaches to biopsy and forensic documentation.
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- 3Robot-Assisted Biopsy Using Computed Tomography-Guidance47 citations · 2005
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- 5A novel robot-guided minimally invasive technique for brain tumor biopsies36 citations · 2019
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- 7Evaluation of robotic assistance in neurosurgical applications13 citations · 2011
- 8Virtobot - A Robot System for Optical 3D Scanning in Forensic Medicine11 citations · 2013
- 9IntraROB—a programmable targeting device for interventional radiology5 citations · 2005
- 10Evaluation of a robotic targeting device for interventional radiology5 citations · 2004