Giuseppe Emmanuele Umana

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Total Citations

220

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About

Giuseppe Emmanuele Umana is a pioneering neurosurgeon whose research centers on the transformative role of extended reality—virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR)—and robotic systems in modern neurosurgery and spine surgery. His most influential work, a 2022 review on VR in neurosurgery (192 citations), moves beyond conventional surgical planning to demonstrate how immersive technologies enhance intraoperative navigation, medical education, and patient communication, reshaping the field’s technological landscape. Umana also critically advances image-guided navigation and robotics, as seen in his 2020 letter on spine surgery (20 citations) and his 2025 multicenter study (8 citations), which compares robot-assisted versus navigated spinal fusion, revealing superior transpedicular screw placement accuracy and improved patient outcomes. His contributions bridge cutting-edge innovation with clinical practicality, establishing benchmarks for precision and safety. By systematically evaluating these technologies, Umana not only elevates surgical standards but also inspires a new generation of researchers to explore the untapped potential of digital tools in medicine. His work stands as a testament to how interdisciplinary collaboration can drive meaningful progress in patient care.