Tim Van Mieghem
Papers
5
Total Citations
15
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3
About
Tim Van Mieghem is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of fetal surgery and robotics, focusing on minimally invasive in-utero repair of open spina bifida (OSB). His work addresses the critical challenge of performing delicate fetal surgery through ultra-thin instruments, developing and validating novel robotic tools and techniques to improve outcomes for both mother and baby. Van Mieghem’s major contributions include leading the FROST (Fetoscopic Robotic Open Spina Bifida Treatment) study, which demonstrated the preclinical feasibility and learning curve for robotic OSB repair using a simulation model. He has also driven the development of 2mm diameter tendon-driven continuum robot tools, enabling finer suturing and dissection within the uterus. His research on a virtual da Vinci Xi training simulator further supports surgical skill acquisition for this complex procedure. With over 15 citations across his most-cited works, Van Mieghem’s impact is evident in advancing the field toward safer, less invasive fetal interventions. His notable achievements include establishing quality control protocols for surgeons and proving the viability of robotic approaches that could transform the standard of care for open spina bifida.
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- 3A Simulation Study of Robotic In Utero Repair of Myelomeningocele3 citations · 2018
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