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Yanyan Yu is a pioneering researcher in the field of medical robotics, with a primary focus on image-guided interventions for cancer treatment. Her work centers on the development and optimization of robotic systems for brachytherapy and surgical oncology, particularly for breast cancer. Yu’s major contributions include groundbreaking investigations into robotic needle insertion and seed deposition techniques for brachytherapy, where she systematically analyzed parameters such as translational and rotational velocities to minimize insertion force, needle deflection, and operating time. Her 2008 study on this topic remains a foundational reference in the field, with 8 citations. Additionally, Yu conducted a preliminary investigation into MRI-guided robot-assisted lumpectomy for early-stage breast cancer, demonstrating how dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI can be integrated with robotic systems to achieve more precise surgical excision. She also contributed to the validation of the AAPM/ESTRO TG-192 protocol, a critical framework for assessing spatial positioning accuracy in robotic brachytherapy systems. Through her work, Yu has advanced the safety, precision, and efficacy of robot-assisted cancer interventions, establishing herself as a key figure in the intersection of robotics and image-guided therapy.
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