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Fedor Panov is a leading neurosurgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of precision robotics, epilepsy surgery, and advanced neuromodulation. His primary research areas focus on optimizing stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) for epilepsy mapping and refining minimally invasive treatments like laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT). Panov’s major contributions include demonstrating that robotic approach angles significantly impact the accuracy of SEEG lead placement—a finding with direct implications for surgical safety and seizure localization—and pioneering the use of patient-specific 3D-printed skull models for robotic surgical rehearsal, allowing for pre-procedural planning that reduces intraoperative errors. His most cited work, “Approach Angle Affects Accuracy in Robotic Stereoelectroencephalography Lead Placement” (2019, 41 citations), has become a foundational reference in the field. More recently, his 2025 study on LITT for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy provides critical data on seizure outcomes and procedural nuances, offering clinicians evidence-based guidance for this evolving technique. Panov’s research bridges engineering and clinical practice, directly improving the precision and efficacy of surgical interventions for drug-resistant epilepsy.