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David L. Skaggs is a leading authority in robotic-assisted spine surgery, with a particular focus on pediatric and adolescent spinal conditions. His research critically evaluates the safety and efficacy of emerging technologies, demonstrating that despite advancements, complications in robotic spine surgery have not significantly improved with newer-generation systems—a finding with over 10 citations that challenges industry assumptions. Skaggs has pioneered novel techniques, including robot-assisted intralaminar screw fixation for adolescent spondylolysis and the use of MRI-generated synthetic CT for chronic bilateral spondylolysis, offering less invasive solutions for young athletes. He has also led efforts to standardize practice, developing a best practice guideline and a classification system for potential errors in robotic-assisted spine surgery, both published in 2025. His work on rostral facet joint violations in adult lumbar instrumentation further underscores his commitment to surgical precision. With a career marked by high-impact studies and consensus-building initiatives, Skaggs is shaping the future of minimally invasive spinal care, ensuring that technological innovation translates into tangible patient safety improvements.