Papers
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Total Citations
349
H-Index
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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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- 2Light Puncture Robot for CT and MRI Interventions74 citations · 2008
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- 8The Tele-Echography Robot: a Robot for Remote Ultrasonic Examination6 citations · 2007
- 9TER: A Robot for Remote Ultrasonic Examination: Experimental Evaluations3 citations · 2008
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