Papers
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Total Citations
310
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About
Alexander Norbash is a pioneering physician-researcher whose work sits at the intersection of neurointerventional surgery, medical robotics, and artificial intelligence. His research has fundamentally advanced the field of endovascular neurosurgery, with a particular focus on developing next-generation tools that improve navigation through the brain's complex vasculature. Norbash's most celebrated contribution — a soft robotic steerable microcatheter for treating cerebral disorders — has garnered over 144 citations and addresses a critical clinical challenge: the inability to precisely navigate tortuous blood vessels in up to 25% of aneurysm cases. Complementing this, his work on the VINE catheter and serially-connected soft continuum robots further pushes the boundaries of minimally invasive endovascular surgery. Beyond device innovation, Norbash has been a thoughtful futurist in his field, authoring influential pieces anticipating the evolution of interventional suites and procedure room design. His reviews on AI and robotics in endovascular neurosurgery reflect a broader vision for transforming stroke care through telemedicine and robotic assistance. With contributions spanning soft robotics, CT-guided robotic platforms, and clinical workflow innovation, Norbash's body of work represents a comprehensive effort to make complex neurovascular interventions safer, more accessible, and more precise.
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- 2VINE Catheter for Endovascular Surgery60 citations · 2021
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- 4Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Endovascular Neurosurgery24 citations · 2022
- 5Robotics for neuroendovascular intervention: Background and primer16 citations · 2021
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- 10Serially-Connected Soft Continuum Robots for Endovascular Emergencies4 citations · 2025