Jurgen J. Fütterer
Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud University Nijmegen, University of Twente
Papers
12
Total Citations
398
H-Index
10
About
Jurgen J. Fütterer is a pioneer in the fusion of robotics and multiparametric MRI for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. His research centers on developing MR-compatible robotic systems for transrectal prostate biopsy, significantly improving the accuracy and safety of cancer detection. Fütterer’s major contributions include the design and clinical evaluation of a pneumatically actuated manipulator that enables real-time MRI guidance, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2011 study (81 citations) and subsequent work (75 citations). He has also advanced predictive modeling by integrating mpMRI features into risk stratification tools like CAPRA and D’Amico, enhancing preoperative assessment. With over 390 citations across his top papers, Fütterer’s impact is evident in his leadership of robotic-assisted interventions and his comprehensive reviews on MRI’s role in localization, staging, and therapy guidance. His notable achievements include validating robotic needle insertion against freehand techniques and advocating for the clinical adoption of MR-guided interventional imaging. For students and researchers, Fütterer’s work exemplifies how engineering innovation can transform precision medicine in oncology.
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Top Papers
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- 5MRI-guided and robotic-assisted prostate biopsy37 citations · 2012
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- 8MR imaging-guided prostate interventional imaging: Ready for a clinical use?17 citations · 2018
- 9MRI of the prostate: potential role of robots14 citations · 2010
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