Faissal Zahrawi
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About
Faissal Zahrawi is a leading spine surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive spinal fusion surgery through robotic guidance. His major contributions center on demonstrating that robotic-assisted pedicle screw placement significantly reduces radiation exposure, complication rates, and revision surgeries compared to traditional fluoroscopic methods. In his landmark prospective, multi-center study on fluoroscopy time, Zahrawi showed that robotic guidance cuts radiation burden for both surgeons and patients—a critical advance as minimally invasive procedures become more common. His work has accumulated over 78 citations, with his 2020 study alone cited 29 times, underscoring its influence on surgical practice. Zahrawi’s comparative analyses consistently reveal superior screw placement accuracy and lower revision rates with robotic systems, as evidenced by his MIS ReFRESH studies. These findings have helped establish robotic guidance as a safer, more precise alternative in degenerative spinal instrumentation. For students and researchers, Zahrawi’s research provides compelling evidence that technology can simultaneously improve patient outcomes and enhance surgeon safety, making him a pivotal figure in the evolution of modern spine surgery.
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