Papers
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Total Citations
1,262
H-Index
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About
Clare M. Tempany is a pioneering physician-scientist whose research sits at the intersection of medical imaging, robotics, and prostate cancer intervention. Best known for her groundbreaking work in MRI-guided robotic systems for prostate procedures, Tempany has fundamentally advanced how clinicians diagnose and treat prostate cancer with precision and safety. Her most influential contribution—the development of an MRI-compatible pneumatic robot for transperineal prostate needle placement (2008, 290 citations)—addressed a critical challenge: harnessing high-resolution 3D MRI visualization for real-time interventional guidance within the constraints of powerful magnetic fields. This work catalyzed an entire field of MRI-safe robotics research. Across her highly cited body of work, Tempany has championed both pneumatic and piezoelectric actuation systems, integrated navigation software, and clinical validation studies comparing robotic versus manual needle-guidance approaches. Her 2014 clinical comparison study (127 and 73 citations, respectively) demonstrated measurable improvements in biopsy accuracy and patient outcomes. With publications spanning system design, preclinical evaluation, and live clinical trials, her research trajectory reflects a rare commitment to translating engineering innovation directly into clinical practice. Tempany's cumulative impact has shaped modern standards for minimally invasive, image-guided urological interventions.
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- 1MRI-Compatible Pneumatic Robot for Transperineal Prostate Needle Placement290 citations · 2008
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- 10Accuracy study of a robotic system for MRI‐guided prostate needle placement38 citations · 2012