Niral Sheth
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5
Total Citations
23
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About
Niral Sheth is a biomedical engineer and researcher specializing in image-guided robotics and surgical navigation, with a particular focus on orthopedic trauma surgery. His work sits at the intersection of medical robotics, fluoroscopic imaging, and computer-assisted surgical systems, addressing some of the most technically demanding challenges in trauma care. Sheth's most significant contributions center on developing robotic and image-guided systems for complex orthopedic procedures, particularly pelvic fracture fixation — a domain where traditional fluoroscopic "fluoro-hunting" exposes patients and surgeons to excessive radiation while offering limited visualization. His research has produced novel calibration and registration frameworks that enable surgical robots to operate alongside standard clinical C-arms without requiring prior geometric calibration, making these solutions practically deployable in real operating environments. His work on robotic K-wire and guidewire placement has demonstrated how preoperative CT and intraoperative radiographs can be intelligently fused to improve instrument accuracy. Accumulating citations across studies in cadaveric validation, prototype development, and clinical workflow integration, Sheth's body of work — totaling over 20 citations — reflects a growing recognition of his contributions. His research holds strong promise for improving surgical precision, reducing radiation exposure, and ultimately enhancing patient outcomes in orthopedic trauma surgery.
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- 3Image-guided robotic k-wire placement for orthopaedic trauma surgery4 citations · 2020
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