Christoph Wipplinger

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Christoph Wipplinger is a pioneering spine surgeon and researcher whose work is reshaping minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) through the integration of advanced navigation, robotics, and augmented reality. His most-cited paper, "Evolving Navigation, Robotics, and Augmented Reality in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery" (2020, 84 citations), provides a comprehensive overview of how these technologies are making spinal procedures safer and more efficient, establishing him as a key voice in the field's technological evolution. Wipplinger has also made significant contributions to image-guided surgical precision. His 2021 study on elastic image fusion software (7 citations) addresses a critical challenge: accurately transferring preoperatively planned pedicle screw trajectories to intraoperative 3D imaging despite changes in spinal alignment. This work enhances the reliability of robotic guidance in complex cases. By bridging the gap between preoperative planning and real-time surgical execution, Wipplinger’s research directly improves patient outcomes and surgical accuracy. His focus on practical, translational innovations positions him as a leader driving the next generation of spine surgery, where technology and technique converge for safer, more predictable results.