Vikas Vazhayil
Papers
5
Total Citations
26
H-Index
3
About
Vikas Vazhayil is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of neurosurgery and robotics, whose work is transforming how complex brain surgeries are performed. His primary research areas include surgical robotics, autonomous neuro-navigation, and automated video-based surgical skill assessment. Vazhayil’s major contributions center on developing intelligent systems to enhance precision and reduce human error in the operating room. He is a key figure behind the **Mythri 1.0** project, an ambitious collaboration between NIMHANS and IIIT Bangalore to create India’s first indigenous surgical robot. His work on an **autonomous neuro-navigation system** aims to replace manual, non-real-time image guidance with intelligent, real-time path planning for craniotomies. Furthermore, he has designed an **automated drilling device** to standardize the critical task of skull perforation. With over 26 citations across his most-cited papers, Vazhayil’s research on automated microsurgical tool segmentation from intra-operative videos offers a novel, bias-free method for evaluating surgical dexterity. By merging advanced robotics with functional neurosurgery, Vikas Vazhayil is laying the groundwork for a future where autonomous systems assist surgeons in achieving unprecedented levels of accuracy and safety.
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Top Papers
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- 2An Overview of Robotics in Functional Neurosurgery6 citations · 2019
- 3Autonomous Neuro-Navigation System for Neurosurgical Robotics4 citations · 2020
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- 5Mythri 1.0—Progress of an Indian Surgical Robot3 citations · 2020