Angela Rita Elia
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About
Angela Rita Elia is a pioneering neurosurgeon whose work is redefining the precision and safety of minimally invasive brain surgery. Her research centers on the integration of robotic assistance and advanced intraoperative imaging, particularly for stereotactic brain biopsies and neuroendoscopic procedures. Dr. Elia’s major contributions include demonstrating the comparative safety and efficacy of frameless, robot-assisted biopsies against traditional image-guided methods, as shown in her bicentric 2024 study (10 citations). She has also advanced the field by combining robot-assisted endoscopic third ventriculostomy with intraoperative CT imaging, a technique that enhances real-time accuracy and patient outcomes. Her extensive 21-year retrospective analysis on non-diagnostic biopsy rates (2025, 4 citations) provides critical insights into risk factors for biopsy failure, establishing a benchmark for quality in robot-assisted neurosurgery. Through this body of work, Dr. Elia has not only validated robotic systems as a reliable tool for complex intracranial procedures but has also set new standards for evidence-based practice in stereotactic neurosurgery, making her a leading voice in the next generation of image-guided, robot-assisted interventions.
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