Filip Banovac
Georgetown University, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Papers
10
Total Citations
85
H-Index
7
About
Filip Banovac is a pioneering researcher in interventional radiology and medical robotics, whose work has significantly advanced precision needle-based procedures. His key research areas include robotically assisted lung biopsy, needle steering, and respiratory motion compensation for CT-guided interventions. Banovac’s major contributions lie in developing robotic systems that enhance accuracy in challenging clinical settings, such as lung biopsy under CT fluoroscopy—where he demonstrated automated compensation for respiratory motion in phantom studies. His work on medical needle steering for lung biopsy (18 citations) and robotically assisted lung biopsy (12 citations) has laid foundational techniques for minimally invasive cancer diagnostics. Notably, his recent research on autonomous respiratory motion-compensated robots for abdominal radiofrequency ablations (11 citations) addresses critical challenges in treating solid tumors. Banovac also explored robotic spine needle placement and electromagnetic tracker accuracy in the CyberKnife suite, showcasing his versatility. With over 80 cumulative citations across his top papers, his innovations continue to influence both interventional radiology and radiation oncology, offering safer, more precise alternatives for patients undergoing cancer biopsies and treatments.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 4Robotically assisted spine needle placement: program plan and cadaver study10 citations · 2002
- 5CT fluoroscopy-guided robotically-assisted lung biopsy9 citations · 2006
- 6Feasibility of percutaneous transabdominal portosystemic shunt creation8 citations · 2002
- 7Electromagnetic tracker accuracy in the CyberKnife suite7 citations · 2006
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- 9Evaluation of nonholonomic needle steering using a robotic needle driver2 citations · 2010
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