Eric W. Sankey
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About
Eric W. Sankey is a neurosurgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive spine surgery through cutting-edge technology. His primary research areas include robotic-assisted navigation, fluoroscopy-based instrument tracking, and the refinement of surgical techniques for complex spinal conditions. Dr. Sankey has made significant contributions by rigorously comparing the accuracy and efficiency of robotic versus fluoroscopic systems for pedicle screw placement, as demonstrated in his 2023 study (6 citations), and by evaluating the learning curve for minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF), a 2021 paper with 32 citations. He has also explored innovative frontiers, such as awake percutaneous TLIF with expandable cages and robotic navigation, described in a 2020 case report (7 citations), and robotic-assisted sacroiliac joint fusion, detailed in a 2022 technical note (5 citations). His work consistently emphasizes improving patient outcomes by reducing operative times, enhancing screw accuracy, and expanding the role of awake surgeries to avoid general anesthesia risks. With a growing citation impact, Dr. Sankey is establishing himself as a key voice in the integration of robotics and navigation into everyday spinal practice.
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