Case Western Reserve University · Biomedical EngineeringGrissom Surgical Lab
William A Grissom · Cleveland, Ohio
Research Focus
Dr. William Grissom's lab focuses on developing innovative techniques for prostate cancer surgery to reduce complications associated with traditional invasive procedures. By integrating low-field MRI with a specialized robotic system, the lab aims to create a minimally invasive approach that allows surgeons to precisely target and remove cancerous tissue while preserving healthy tissue. This research can potentially revolutionize the treatment of prostate cancer, enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life.
prostate cancerMRIroboticsminimally invasive surgeryimage-guided surgeryfocal resectiontransurethral endoscopysurgical innovationclinical translation
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop a method for fast intraoperative imaging to assist surgeons during tissue removal.
AIM 02Construct an MRI-conditional robotic system for precise surgical interventions.
AIM 03Validate the integrated MRI-guided robotic system in a controlled experimental setting.
Skills the Lab Values
MRI imagingrobotic system designsurgical simulationclinical trial designimage registrationdevice integration3D modelingphantom testingurologic surgical techniques
Output against the department
Publications205bottom 48% of dept.312th of 595
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Citations2.5kbottom 18% of dept.485th of 595
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