Lance M. Villeneuve

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

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Lance M. Villeneuve is a spine surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of advanced surgical technology and acute spinal trauma. His primary research areas include robot-assisted spinal fixation, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and the optimization of pedicle screw placement accuracy. Villeneuve’s major contribution lies in demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robot-assisted thoracolumbar fixation in the challenging context of acute spinal trauma, a setting where precise instrumentation is critical but often complicated by patient instability. His case series, which has garnered early citations, provides foundational evidence for expanding the use of robotic navigation beyond elective deformity cases into emergency and trauma settings. This work has the potential to reduce malposition rates and improve outcomes for patients with unstable spinal fractures. Villeneuve’s research is particularly notable for bridging the gap between technological innovation and real-world trauma care, offering a pathway to more consistent and accurate screw placement in high-stakes scenarios. His ongoing investigations continue to shape best practices in spinal trauma surgery.