About

Daniel Lubelski is a neurosurgeon and spine researcher whose work sits at the intersection of surgical innovation, biomechanics, and patient safety. His research has focused primarily on advancing robotic-assisted spine surgery, spinal biomechanics, and radiation exposure optimization — areas of growing importance as spine surgery continues to evolve technologically. Lubelski's most influential contribution examines radiation exposure during thoracolumbar fusion procedures, a patient safety concern that has garnered 71 citations and informed institutional protocols worldwide. His systematic reviews and meta-analyses on robotic spinal surgery platforms have further shaped clinical practice, rigorously comparing accuracy, complication rates, and perioperative outcomes across competing robotic systems. His granular analyses of the ExcelsiusGPS platform — spanning 728 screws and 506 patients — demonstrate a commitment to real-world, institutional-level evidence rather than idealized trial conditions. His earlier cadaveric biomechanical studies of thoracic spine decompression remain foundational references in understanding post-surgical spinal stability. More recently, he has pioneered exploration of robotic surgery for spinal metastases and next-generation exoscope technology, reflecting a forward-looking research agenda. Across his body of work, Lubelski has accumulated over 225 citations, establishing himself as a credible and productive voice in the modernization of spine surgery.

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H-Index
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230
Total Citations
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Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Evaluation of surgeon and patient radiation exposure by imaging technology in patients undergoing thoracolumbar fusion: systematic review of the literature
71 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (5 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 46
🏛 Institutions: Johns Hopkins Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital

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