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Dr. Aaron J. Buckland is a leading spine surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of surgical technology, cost-effectiveness, and patient outcomes in spinal fusion. His major contributions center on evaluating and advancing robotic-assisted and navigation-guided techniques for pedicle screw placement, particularly in thoracolumbar and pelvic procedures. In his landmark 2019 study, he provided the first published analysis of the Globus ExcelsiusGPS robotic-navigation system, demonstrating its safety and accuracy across 643 screws—a foundational contribution to the field. Dr. Buckland’s 2020 cost-benefit analysis of surgical technology in lumbar spine fusion (66 citations) is his most cited work, offering critical insights into the economic implications of adopting advanced tools. He has also systematically compared freehand, fluoroscopic, CT-navigated, and robotic methods for TLIF and ALIF procedures, and characterized the learning curve for robotic pedicle screw placement using the Spine Surgery Invasiveness Index. With over 100 cumulative citations, Dr. Buckland’s research provides essential evidence guiding the safe, efficient integration of robotics into spine surgery, making him a key voice in the ongoing evolution of minimally invasive, technology-driven spinal care.