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Dr. de Smet is a pioneering force in ophthalmic surgery, specializing in the development of robotic systems for vitreo-retinal procedures. Their major contributions lie in translating complex robotic technology into clinical practice, particularly for delicate intraocular interventions. Their seminal 2010 work, "A master-slave robot for vitreo-retinal eye surgery," with 9 citations, established the foundational design for a teleoperated system that enhances surgical precision beyond human capability. This was further refined in their 2009 study on the instrument manipulator. Most notably, Dr. de Smet led the first-in-man trial in 2018, demonstrating the feasibility of robotic subretinal injections inside the human eye—a landmark achievement with 2 citations that opens new avenues for gene and cell therapies. Their research directly addresses the challenge of operating on micron-scale retinal structures, offering surgeons unprecedented stability and accuracy. By bridging engineering and clinical ophthalmology, Dr. de Smet has positioned robotic assistance as a transformative tool for treating blinding diseases, with their work cited as a cornerstone for future ophthalmic robotics.
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- 1A master-slave robot for vitreo-retinal eye surgery9 citations · 2010
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