Federico Pessina
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About
Federico Pessina is a pioneering neurosurgeon and researcher at the forefront of surgical innovation, specializing in the automation and robotic integration of exoscopic technology for minimally invasive cranial procedures. His major contributions lie in developing markerless visual-servoing systems that enable exoscopes to autonomously track surgical instruments and anatomical targets, dramatically improving precision and ergonomics over traditional operating microscopes. In his landmark 2023 paper, "Towards Exoscope Automation in Neurosurgery," Pessina demonstrated the first fully autonomous, vision-guided exoscope control, a breakthrough that has already garnered 10 citations and set the stage for hands-free surgical visualization. He further advanced the field by performing microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia using a robot-assisted exoscope paired with a head-mounted display, proving that complex neurovascular procedures can be safely executed with enhanced surgeon comfort and superior image quality. With over a decade of clinical experience, Pessina’s work bridges the gap between human dexterity and machine precision, offering a tangible path toward smarter, safer neurosurgical suites. His research is not only reshaping operating room workflows but also inspiring a new generation of surgeons to embrace automation as a partner, not a replacement.
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