Jason Akulian
Papers
14
Total Citations
340
H-Index
9
About
Jason Akulian is a leading interventional pulmonologist whose research is revolutionizing the diagnosis of lung cancer through advanced bronchoscopic techniques. His work centers on improving the accuracy and safety of peripheral pulmonary nodule biopsy, a critical challenge in early lung cancer detection. Akulian’s major contributions include pioneering comparative studies of guided bronchoscopic approaches, such as electromagnetic navigation and robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, with his landmark 2019 prospective randomized trial (142 citations) directly comparing three methods. He has also been at the forefront of developing autonomous medical needle steering for in vivo lung biopsy (45 citations), a breakthrough that could transform minimally invasive procedures. His research on backward planning for multi-stage steerable needle robots (31 citations) and the ACCURACY study (20 citations) on robotic bronchoscopy with shape sensing have further defined best practices in the field. Akulian’s work consistently demonstrates a commitment to reducing cognitive load on physicians and improving patient outcomes, making him a pivotal figure in the evolution of interventional pulmonology.
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Top Papers
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- 2Autonomous medical needle steering in vivo45 citations · 2023
- 3Backward Planning for a Multi-Stage Steerable Needle Lung Robot31 citations · 2021
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- 7Design and control of a compact modular robot for transbronchial lung biopsy17 citations · 2019
- 8Bronchoscopic Diagnostic Procedures Available to the Pulmonologist11 citations · 2020
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