Yuichi Murayama
The Jikei University Hospital, Jikei University School of Medicine
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80
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About
Yuichi Murayama is a pioneering neurosurgeon whose work centers on the integration of advanced imaging and robotics into cerebrovascular and spinal surgery. His major contributions lie in the development and clinical validation of robotic digital subtraction angiography (DSA) systems within the hybrid operating room, a technology that enhances precision and safety during complex procedures. Murayama’s landmark 2011 paper on robotic DSA systems has garnered 74 citations, establishing a foundational framework for intraoperative imaging. He has further refined this approach by demonstrating that intraoperative cone-beam CT (CBCT) achieves full agreement with postoperative CT for assessing spinal pedicle screw placement, a finding with direct implications for surgical accuracy and patient outcomes. Notably, Murayama has also pioneered a noninvasive technique using intravenous contrast and robotic C-arm for three-dimensional DSA during extracranial-intracranial bypass in moyamoya patients, reducing procedural risks. His work bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering safer, more reliable tools for neurovascular and spinal surgery. For students and researchers, Murayama exemplifies how translational innovation can directly elevate surgical standards and patient care.
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