Christopher P. Kellner

Neurological Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Health System

Papers

Total Citations

137

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About

Christopher P. Kellner is a leading neurosurgeon and researcher at the forefront of minimally invasive neurosurgery and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). His work bridges cutting-edge technology with clinical application, focusing on two transformative areas: the surgical evacuation of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and the ethical integration of BCIs. Kellner’s landmark 2010 paper on BCIs (86 citations) remains a foundational reference, exploring the military, neurosurgical, and ethical dimensions of devices that translate neural signals into action. More recently, he has pioneered robotic approaches to ICH—the deadliest stroke subtype, with a one-month mortality rate up to 52%. His 2023 study on a non-metallic, MR-guided concentric tube robot (25 citations) and the ASPIHRE platform represent major advances in safe, image-guided, minimally invasive clot evacuation, offering a paradigm shift from traditional craniotomy. With over 25 citations on his ICH review alone, Kellner’s work is reshaping stroke care by reducing surgical trauma and improving outcomes. His contributions exemplify how robotics and neuroethics can converge to save lives, making him a pivotal figure in modern neurosurgery.