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About
C. Rory Goodwin is a pioneering neurosurgeon and researcher whose work is redefining the boundaries of minimally invasive spine surgery. His primary research focus is the application of robotic-assisted navigation and instrumentation to complex spinal procedures, moving beyond traditional pedicle screw placement. Goodwin’s major contributions include demonstrating the safety and efficacy of robotic-assisted trajectories into Kambin’s Triangle for percutaneous transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), as well as robotic-assisted iliac screw fixation for destructive lumbosacral metastatic lesions. His work has also explored novel frontiers, such as awake TLIF with expandable cages and the use of the da Vinci system for anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) with indocyanine green vessel visualization. With over 60 citations across his most influential papers, Goodwin’s research has a growing impact on surgical practice. Notably, his 2021 study on robotic-assisted Kambin’s Triangle access (24 citations) and his multi-surgeon experience on new robotic applications (9 citations) are foundational texts in the field. Goodwin is a leading voice in the next generation of spine surgery, championing precision, reduced recovery times, and expanded indications for robotic technology.
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