Laura Cercenelli
Papers
12
Total Citations
397
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About
Laura Cercenelli is a biomedical engineer and researcher whose work sits at the forefront of surgical innovation, specializing in augmented reality (AR) surgical guidance, three-dimensional anatomical modeling, and robotic catheter navigation systems. Her research has fundamentally advanced how surgeons plan and execute complex minimally invasive procedures, particularly in urology and cardiac electrophysiology. Cercenelli's most impactful contributions center on integrating AR technologies into robot-assisted surgery. Her pioneering studies on real-time AR-guided radical prostatectomy (74 citations) and AR-assisted intraoperative frozen section analysis (61 citations) have helped establish augmented reality as a practical surgical tool rather than a theoretical concept. Her parallel work on robot-assisted partial nephrectomy — including 3D renal modeling (50 citations) and nephrometry score interpretation — has meaningfully improved preoperative planning and complication prediction for kidney cancer patients. Earlier in her career, Cercenelli made significant strides in robotic catheter navigation, developing telerobotic systems capable of remotely maneuvering standard electrophysiology catheters — work that attracted substantial attention, with her CathROB system earning 48 citations and related studies garnering nearly 80 more. Collectively, her portfolio reflects a consistent commitment to translating engineering innovation into tangible improvements in surgical precision and patient safety.
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- 4CathROB: A Highly Compact and Versatile Remote Catheter Navigation System48 citations · 2017
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