Pierre-Pascal Girod

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Pierre-Pascal Girod is a leading figure in the advancement of spinal surgery, with a primary focus on the integration of robotic guidance and computer-assisted navigation to enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes. His major contributions lie in rigorously evaluating how these technologies compare to conventional freehand techniques in thoracolumbar spinal fusion. Girod is the principal architect of the landmark EUROSPIN study, a large-scale, multicentre prospective observational investigation that systematically analyzes pedicle screw revision rates across robotic, navigated, and freehand approaches. This work, which has garnered over 20 citations, provides critical evidence on the real-world efficacy and safety of robotic systems in spine surgery. Additionally, his comprehensive review on the role of robotics in improving surgical outcomes (17 citations) synthesizes the field's progress, highlighting how automation can reduce human error and improve implant accuracy. Girod’s research is instrumental in shaping clinical guidelines and driving the adoption of precision technologies, making him a pivotal voice in the evolution of minimally invasive, robot-assisted spinal care.

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   The European Robotic Spinal Instrumentation (EUROSPIN) study: protocol for a multicentre prospective observational study of pedicle screw revision surgery after robot-guided, navigated and freehand thoracolumbar spinal fusion

   20 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Role of Robotics in Improving Surgical Outcome in Spinal Pathologies

   17 citations · 2020

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