Research

Kenichi Kono, Nobuyuki Sakai, Yuya Sakakura, Takeshi Fujimoto, Yoshinori Akiyama, Fuminori Shimizu. Initial Multicenter Evaluation of a Novel Anchoring Exchange Device: AI-based Quantitative Distal Tip-Motion Analysis . Clinical Neuroradiology . 2026 . doi:10.1007/s00062-026-01650-8

Multicenter evaluation quantifying the stability of the Medilizer AGD anchoring exchange device during guidewire exchange in endovascular treatment for intracranial artery stenosis, using the AI technology of our Neuro-Vascular Assist®.

Eisuke Hirose, Yoshikazu Matsuda, Syun Takano, Ryo Aiura, Kenichi Kono, Tohru Mizutani. World's first real-time artificial intelligence-assisted mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke . American Journal of Neuroradiology . 2025 . doi:10.3174/ajnr.A8704

The first report of real-time AI support during mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke.

Hirotaka Sagawa, Yuya Sakakura, Ryoichi Hanazawa, Satoru Takahashi, Hikaru Wakabayashi, Shoko Fujii, Kyohei Fujita, Sakyo Hirai, Akihiko Hirakawa, Kenichi Kono, Kazutaka Sumita. Novel Artificial Intelligence Approach in Neurointerventional Practice: Preliminary Findings on Filter Movement and Ischemic Lesions in Carotid Artery Stenting . Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery . 2025 . doi:10.1016/j.clineuro.2025.108930

Preliminary findings from a novel AI approach examining filter movement and ischemic lesions during carotid artery stenting.

Shunsuke Tanoue, Yuya Sakakura, Kenichi Kono. World's First Artificial Intelligence-Based Evaluation of Rist Catheter Stability in Transradial Procedures: A Feasibility Study . Journal of Neuroendovascular Therapy . 2025 . doi:10.5797/jnet.oa.2025-0028

The first AI-based feasibility study evaluating the stability of the Rist catheter during transradial neurointerventional procedures.

Kono Kenichi, Sakakura Yuya, Fujimoto Takeshi. Artificial intelligence-assisted middle meningeal artery embolization for chronic subdural hematoma with overlay visualization . Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery . 2025 . doi:10.1136/jnis-2025-024452

A study using our AI for middle meningeal artery embolization in chronic subdural hematoma. Reports real-time intraoperative support with overlay visualization.

Kono Kenichi, Sakakura Yuya, Fujimoto Takeshi. Real-Time Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization Using Liquid Embolic Agents for Chronic Subdural Hematoma: A Preliminary Experience . Neurosurgery . 2025 . doi:10.1227/neu.0000000000003790

A preliminary experience report on real-time AI support during middle meningeal artery embolization with liquid embolic agents for chronic subdural hematoma.

Osamu Masuo, Yuya Sakakura, Yoshiaki Tetsuo, Kana Takase, Shun Ishikawa, Kenichi Kono. First-in-human, real-time artificial intelligence assisted cerebral aneurysm coiling: a preliminary experience . Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery . 2024 . doi:10.1136/jnis-2024-021873

The first-in-human preliminary experience of real-time AI support during cerebral aneurysm coiling.

Y. Sakakura, K. Kono, T. Fujimoto. Real time artificial intelligence assisted carotid artery stenting: a preliminary experience . Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery . 2024 . doi:10.1136/jnis-2024-021600

A preliminary experience report on real-time AI support during carotid artery stenting.

Yuya Sakakura, Osamu Masuo, Takeshi Fujimoto, Tomoaki Terada, Kenichi Kono. Pioneering artificial intelligence-based real time assistance for intracranial liquid embolization in humans: an initial experience . Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery . 2024 . doi:10.1136/jnis-2024-022001

An initial experience report on AI-based real-time support for intracranial liquid embolization in human patients.

Kenichi Kono. Real-Time Artificial Intelligence in Neurointervention: Insights from Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization . World Neurosurgery . 2025 . doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2025.124745

A review of real-time AI in neurointervention, drawing on insights from middle meningeal artery embolization.

Kenichi Kono. Artificial Intelligence in Neuroendovascular Procedures . Journal of Neuroendovascular Therapy . 2024 . doi:10.5797/jnet.ra.2024-0107

A review article surveying the use of AI in neuroendovascular procedures.

河野 健一. 脳血管内治療におけるリアルタイム手術支援AI . Neurological Surgery 脳神経外科 . 2024 . doi:10.11477/mf.030126030530020340

A Japanese-language review article on real-time surgical support AI for neuroendovascular treatment.