About

Ivan Bricault is a pioneering figure in interventional radiology robotics, whose work has fundamentally advanced the precision and safety of image-guided percutaneous procedures. His primary research focuses on developing robotic systems compatible with both CT and MRI environments, addressing the critical challenge of performing accurate needle insertions in moving anatomical targets. Bricault’s most significant contribution is the Light Puncture Robot (LPR), a compact, body-mounted device that naturally compensates for respiratory motion during thoracic and abdominal interventions. His landmark 2016 paper on the LPR’s second generation, with 90 citations, details its design and validation for clinical use, while his foundational 2008 work (74 citations) established the robot’s unique architecture. The LPR has demonstrated remarkable accuracy under MRI guidance, as shown in a 2018 clinical trial on healthy volunteers. With over 350 total citations across his top papers, Bricault’s innovations have directly enhanced patient safety and procedural outcomes, making him a key contributor to the evolution of minimally invasive interventional radiology.

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Key Achievements

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H-Index
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Papers
349
Total Citations
35
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Design and Validation of a CT- and MRI-Guided Robot for Percutaneous Needle Procedures
90 citations · 2016
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2008 (4 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 34
🏛 Institutions: Translational Innovation in Medicine and Complexity, Imagerie Médicale et Radiothérapie Drôme Ardèche, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Grenoble, Inserm

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