Anant Naik

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Anant Naik is a rising figure in the field of neurosurgical innovation, with a primary focus on the intersection of advanced surgical robotics and health equity. His research critically examines how emerging technologies, particularly in spinal and orthopedic surgery, are adopted and distributed. Naik’s most cited work, a systematic review on trends in pedicle screw placement, provides a comprehensive analysis of how successive generations of robotic systems have improved surgical accuracy over time, offering a vital benchmark for the field. Complementing this technical contribution, his geospatial analysis of robotic knee arthroplasty reveals stark disparities in access to these advanced procedures, highlighting a critical socio-economic dimension often overlooked in surgical innovation. These works, garnering 26 and 11 citations respectively in a short period, demonstrate his dual commitment to advancing surgical precision and ensuring equitable patient access. Naik’s research is notable for bridging the gap between technological capability and real-world clinical implementation, making him a key voice in the ongoing conversation about the responsible integration of robotics into surgical practice.