Deb A. Bhowmick
Cleveland Clinic, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke University
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152
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About
Dr. Deb A. Bhowmick is a pioneering spine surgeon whose research centers on minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques for complex spinal pathologies. His most influential work, the 2010 study on "Da Vinci Robot-Assisted Transoral Odontoidectomy for Basilar Invagination" (68 citations), established a groundbreaking approach to decompressing the craniocervical junction, overcoming significant technical challenges of traditional transoral surgery. Dr. Bhowmick further advanced the field with his 2013 technical note on "Minimally Invasive, Robot-Assisted, Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion" (49 citations), demonstrating how robotic precision can reduce tissue damage, postoperative pain, and hospital stays. His biomechanical analysis of the upper thoracic spine after decompressive procedures (25 citations) provided critical insights into spinal stability. Most recently, his 2024 narrative review on "Advancing Prone-Transpsoas Spine Surgery" (10 citations) highlights the evolution of lateral lumbar interbody fusion, showing how prone positioning naturally increases lumbar lordosis. With over 150 total citations, Dr. Bhowmick's work continues to shape modern spine surgery by merging robotics and minimally invasive techniques to improve patient outcomes and surgical safety.
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- 1Da Vinci Robot-Assisted Transoral Odontoidectomy for Basilar Invagination68 citations · 2010
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