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Lijia Yuan is a neurosurgical researcher specializing in deep brain stimulation (DBS) and the surgical management of Parkinson's disease (PD). Their work sits at the intersection of neurotechnology, clinical outcomes research, and surgical innovation, with a particular focus on optimizing DBS procedures for diverse patient populations. Yuan's most impactful contribution is a landmark 2020 comparative study examining asleep versus awake robot-assisted DBS surgery in 153 Parkinson's patients — one of the largest cohorts of its kind at the time — which has garnered 32 citations and provided clinicians with critical evidence to guide surgical decision-making. This work helped establish the safety and viability of robot-assisted techniques as a modern standard in functional neurosurgery. Expanding on this foundation, Yuan has pushed boundaries by investigating DBS safety and efficacy in elderly patients aged 75 and older, a population often excluded from surgical intervention due to perceived risk. Additional contributions include refining post-operative programming protocols through a modified power-on programming method, improving patient recovery experiences. Collectively, Yuan's research advances both the technical and clinical frontiers of DBS therapy, making neurosurgical treatment more accessible, precise, and patient-centered across a broader spectrum of individuals living with Parkinson's disease.
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