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Total Citations
166
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About
Jun Okamoto is a pioneering researcher in the field of medical robotics and surgical assistance systems, whose work has significantly advanced the integration of robotic technology into clinical practice. Based primarily at Tokyo Women's Medical University, Okamoto has made foundational contributions to intelligent robotic manipulation for minimally invasive surgery, with early career work focused on characterizing the physical and viscoelastic properties of biological tissues — including liver and fetal skin — to enable precise needle insertion control in procedures such as radiofrequency ablation and cryosurgery. His development of MRI-compatible surgical manipulators addressed a critical challenge in real-time image-guided surgery, garnering over 24 citations. Okamoto is perhaps best known for the iArmS intelligent arm support system, a robotic armrest that stabilizes surgeons' hands during delicate procedures such as microscopic neurosurgery and endoscopic sinus surgery, demonstrating measurable clinical benefits. His broader contributions include information-guided glioma surgery and soft tissue balance robotics for total knee arthroplasty. With a cumulative citation record spanning two decades, Okamoto's work bridges biomechanical research and translational surgical robotics, making him an influential figure for students and practitioners in medical engineering alike.
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- 2Physical properties of the liver for needle insertion control28 citations · 2005
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- 5Robotic Technology in Operating Rooms: a Review16 citations · 2021
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- 10Robotic tensor device for optimal soft tissue balance in TKA3 citations · 2013