Yoshiki Munetomo
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About
Yoshiki Munetomo is a radiation oncology researcher whose work focuses on refining stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for moving tumors, particularly in the liver and lungs. His primary research areas include real-time tumor motion tracking, fiducial marker placement, and the accuracy of robotic radiotherapy systems like CyberKnife. Munetomo’s major contributions center on quantifying and mitigating uncertainties in tumor tracking. In his most cited work (11 citations), he conducted a retrospective assessment of a single fiducial marker tracking regimen for liver tumors, challenging the conventional need for multiple markers by demonstrating that a single marker can effectively manage motion tracking uncertainties within the CyberKnife Synchrony system. This finding has direct implications for simplifying clinical workflows and reducing patient invasiveness. In a subsequent study (5 citations), he investigated how fiducial marker position impacts target volume definition in lung SBRT, revealing that marker location can significantly alter the internal target volume (ITV). This work underscores the critical need for precise marker placement to ensure accurate dose delivery. Munetomo’s research is highly practical, directly informing safer and more effective radiotherapy for patients with thoracic and abdominal malignancies.
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