Christoph P. Hofstetter

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Christoph P. Hofstetter is a pioneering spine surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, robotics, and endoscopic techniques. His primary research focuses on advancing full-endoscopic spine surgery and robotic-assisted decompression procedures, with a particular emphasis on trans-superior articular process approaches. Hofstetter’s major contributions include the development and technical refinement of robotic-assisted endoscopic decompression, a novel technique that combines the precision of robotic guidance with the reduced tissue trauma of endoscopic access. His most-cited paper, “Robotic-Assisted Trans-Superior Articular Process Endoscopic Decompression” (2025), has already garnered 3 citations, reflecting early interest in this emerging field. Beyond this, Hofstetter has been instrumental in documenting and standardizing these hybrid procedures, helping to bridge the gap between traditional open surgery and next-generation, image-guided interventions. His work is notable for its practical, case-based approach, providing surgeons with clear technical roadmaps. For students and researchers, Hofstetter represents the vanguard of spine surgery innovation—where robotics and endoscopy converge to push the boundaries of what is possible in patient care.