Papers
7
Total Citations
238
H-Index
7
About
Ingo Wagner is a leading researcher at the intersection of medical image analysis and robotic-assisted surgery, with a primary focus on otorhinolaryngology. His work centers on developing advanced segmentation techniques for the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, a critical step for diagnosis and surgical planning. Wagner’s most influential contribution, "CT-based manual segmentation and evaluation of paranasal sinuses" (107 citations), established a gold standard for anatomical modeling, while his comparative study on manual versus semi-automatic segmentation (69 citations) provided essential benchmarks for the field. Beyond imaging, Wagner pioneered robot-assisted functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), demonstrating a prototype that intelligently guides endoscopes with minimal surgeon input—a breakthrough for minimally invasive procedures. His research on force sensing and tissue elasticity (15 citations) and path planning in deformable environments (13 citations) further advanced the safety and autonomy of robotic systems. With a portfolio of highly cited works, Wagner’s contributions have shaped both the theoretical foundations and practical tools for computer-assisted sinus surgery, making him a key figure in translating engineering innovations into clinical practice.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1CT-based manual segmentation and evaluation of paranasal sinuses107 citations · 2008
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- 4Demonstration of a prototype for robot assisted Endoscopic Sinus Surgery13 citations · 2010
- 5Path Planning for Robot-Guided Endoscopes in Deformable Environments13 citations · 2009
- 63D Endoscopic Approach for Endonasal Sinus Surgery13 citations · 2007
- 7Sensorbasierte Messung mechanischer Kräfte am Endoskop während FESS8 citations · 2008