Samuel R. Schroerlucke
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Tabor College
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Total Citations
148
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About
Samuel R. Schroerlucke is a leading spine surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive spinal fusion surgery through robotic guidance and navigation technologies. His major contributions include landmark comparative studies demonstrating that robotic-assisted techniques significantly reduce complication and revision rates compared to conventional fluoroscopic and freehand methods. In a pivotal 2021 study (19 citations), he showed a clear reduction in complications for robotic-guided short-segment lumbar fusion. His 2019 cadaveric investigation (56 citations) established the accuracy and reduced radiation exposure of a novel robotic navigation system. Across multiple prospective, multi-center trials—including the influential MIS ReFRESH series—Schroerlucke has consistently shown that robotic guidance improves pedicle screw placement accuracy while lowering surgical time and radiation burden for both surgeons and patients. His work has been instrumental in validating robotic platforms as safer, more precise alternatives in spine surgery, with cumulative citations exceeding 140. By rigorously comparing robotic, fluoroscopic, and freehand techniques, Schroerlucke has provided the evidence base that is helping to transform minimally invasive spinal fusion into a standard of care with fewer complications and better outcomes.
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