Dominik Wesp

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Dominik Wesp is a leading figure in the advancement of robotic-assisted spinal surgery, whose work has fundamentally reshaped the precision and safety of minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures. His primary research focuses on the integration of robotic guidance systems and advanced visualization technologies for spinal instrumentation. Wesp’s landmark study, “Evaluation of robot-guided minimally invasive implantation of 2067 pedicle screws,” with 142 citations, provided compelling, large-scale evidence that robotic guidance significantly elevates screw placement accuracy, establishing a new benchmark for surgical outcomes. He further demonstrated the clinical superiority of this approach in complex pathologies, such as spondylodiscitis, where his 2016 paper (119 citations) validated percutaneous robot-assisted techniques over conventional methods. More recently, Wesp has pioneered the use of 3D exoscopic visualization in microneurosurgery, exploring how robotic-guided exoscopes can replace traditional operating microscopes to enhance ergonomics and surgical field clarity. Through his rigorous, high-impact clinical evaluations, Wesp has been instrumental in transitioning spinal surgery from freehand techniques to a future defined by robotic precision and enhanced visualization.