Kyle McCloskey
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About
Kyle McCloskey is a researcher at the forefront of minimally invasive spine surgery, with a focus on robotic-assisted techniques and novel surgical approaches for lumbar fusion. His major contributions center on refining the simultaneous anterior-posterior approach for lateral lumbar interbody fusion, a procedure that reduces operative time and patient repositioning by combining anterior-to-psoas access with robotically guided posterior instrumentation in a single position. McCloskey’s work, including his highly cited 2022 technical guidelines and a companion 2-D operative video, provides surgeons with clear, step-by-step protocols and early outcome data—garnering over 6 citations for demonstrating improved precision and safety. These publications, co-authored with leading clinicians, highlight his role in translating complex robotic workflows into reproducible clinical practice. By detailing the integration of robotic assistance for screw placement during lateral fusion, McCloskey has helped advance the field toward less invasive, more efficient spinal interventions. His research is particularly valuable for spine surgeons and biomedical engineers seeking to adopt or refine single-position techniques, making him a key voice in the evolution of computer-assisted orthopedics.
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