Federico Mussa

Meyer Children's Hospital, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico

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Federico Mussa is a leading figure in pediatric neurosurgery, with a focused research portfolio that bridges cutting-edge robotics and clinical practice. His primary contributions lie in the development and assessment of robotic platforms for neuroendoscopy, specifically aimed at enhancing the safety and precision of procedures like ventriculostomy. Mussa’s work is distinguished by his pioneering use of lightweight, compliant robots—such as the 7 DoF tool holder—that foster synergistic surgeon-robot interaction, mitigating risk factors inherent in traditional approaches. His most cited paper, "Development and preliminary assessment of a robotic platform for neuroendoscopy based on a lightweight robot" (2015, 19 citations), establishes a foundational framework for this technology, while subsequent studies, like "Towards accurate robot-assisted neuroendoscopy using an ergonomic handling interface" (2014, 5 citations), refine the integration of ergonomic interfaces to tame robot compliance. More recently, Mussa has advanced operational improvements in pediatric neurosurgery (2023, 3 citations), reflecting his sustained commitment to translating robotic innovations into safer, more effective surgical outcomes for children. His work is instrumental in shaping the next generation of minimally invasive neurosurgical tools.