Amanda Lans

Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University

Papers

Total Citations

233

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About

Dr. Amanda Lans is a rising leader in the application of cutting-edge digital technologies to spine surgery, with a primary focus on augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) and deep learning. Her most influential work, "Augmented and virtual reality in spine surgery, current applications and future potentials" (2021), has garnered 224 citations, establishing her as a key voice in the field. In this landmark paper, Lans systematically reviews how AR/VR can enhance surgical precision, improve preoperative planning, and reduce intraoperative errors, while also outlining the future trajectory of these immersive tools. Her research on deep learning in spine surgery further demonstrates her commitment to integrating artificial intelligence into clinical practice, aiming to automate image analysis and predict surgical outcomes. By bridging the gap between advanced computational methods and practical surgical needs, Lans is helping to shape a new era of data-driven, minimally invasive spine care. Her work is essential reading for surgeons and engineers seeking to understand how digital innovation can transform patient outcomes in orthopedics and neurosurgery.