Yoshihiro Muragaki

About

Dr. Yoshihiro Muragaki is a pioneering neurosurgeon and researcher at Tokyo Women's Medical University, whose work sits at the intersection of neurosurgery, robotics, and intraoperative imaging. His primary research areas include precision neurosurgery, computer-aided intraoperative technologies, and robotic-assisted interventions for brain tumors. Dr. Muragaki's major contributions center on developing integrated diagnostic and therapeutic systems, most notably combining 5-aminolevulinic-acid (5-ALA)-induced fluorescence with robotic laser ablation for real-time, image-guided tumor resection. His landmark 2010 paper on this integrated system (69 citations) has been highly influential. He has also advanced Gamma Knife robotic microradiosurgery, demonstrating its effectiveness for pituitary adenomas (57 citations) and skull base meningiomas. His work on the Intelligent Surgeon's Arm Supporting System (iArmS) has improved ergonomics and precision in microscopic and endoscopic neurosurgery. With over 250 publications and numerous contributions to intraoperative MRI-guided glioma surgery, Dr. Muragaki's innovations have directly enhanced surgical accuracy, patient safety, and outcomes in complex cranial procedures, solidifying his reputation as a leader in robotic neurosurgery.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   An integrated diagnosis and therapeutic system using intra-operative 5-aminolevulinic-acid-induced fluorescence guided robotic laser ablation for precision neurosurgery

   69 citations · 2010
2. 2
   Gamma Knife robotic microradiosurgery of pituitary adenomas invading the cavernous sinus: treatment concept and results in 89 cases

   57 citations · 2010
3. 3
   Advanced Computer-aided Intraoperative Technologies for Information-guided Surgical Management of Gliomas: Tokyo Women's Medical University Experience

   38 citations · 2008
4. 4
   Intelligent Surgeon's Arm Supporting System iArmS in Microscopic Neurosurgery Utilizing Robotic Technology

   21 citations · 2018
5. 5
   Gamma Knife Robotic Microradiosurgery for Benign Skull Base Meningiomas: Tumor Shrinkage May Depend on the Amount of Radiation Energy Delivered per Lesion Volume (Unit Energy)

   21 citations · 2010
6. 6
   Combination of Intraoperative 5-Aminolevulinic Acid-Induced Fluorescence and 3-D MR Imaging for Guidance of Robotic Laser Ablation for Precision Neurosurgery

   19 citations · 2008
7. 7
   Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Benign Cavernous Sinus Tumors: Treatment Concept and Outcomes in 120 Cases

   19 citations · 2012
8. 8
   Robotic Technology in Operating Rooms: a Review

   16 citations · 2021
9. 9
   The iArmS Robotic Armrest Prolongs Endoscope Lens–Wiping Intervals in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

   14 citations · 2020
10. 10
    A Novel Robotic Laser Ablation System for Precision Neurosurgery with Intraoperative 5-ALA-Induced PpIX Fluorescence Detection

    13 citations · 2006

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