Arati Patel

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Arati Patel is a leading figure in the evolution of spinal surgery, with her work centered on advancing minimally invasive techniques for complex lumbar pathologies. Her primary research focuses on the refinement and outcomes of the transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), a procedure she has helped modernize through meticulous analysis of its technical evolution. Her most cited work, "Evolution of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Where Are We Now?" (2025), serves as a definitive review, tracing the procedure from its origins with Harms and Rolinger to contemporary, less invasive approaches that utilize Kambin’s triangle. This paper, already garnering 6 citations, highlights her ability to synthesize decades of surgical innovation into a clear roadmap for current practice. Patel’s contributions are particularly impactful in demonstrating how modern TLIF reduces tissue disruption while maintaining efficacy, a balance critical for improving patient recovery. Her scholarship is essential reading for spine surgeons and researchers seeking to understand the trajectory of minimally invasive spinal fusion, marking her as a key voice in the ongoing quest to make complex spine surgery safer and more accessible.