Holly Aylmore

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

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Holly Aylmore is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of neurosurgery and robotics, whose work is redefining the ergonomics and precision of minimally invasive brain surgery. Her primary research focuses on the design and validation of intuitive, robotic-assisted surgical instruments for endoscopic endonasal skull base procedures—a technically demanding keyhole approach that accesses the pituitary gland through the nasal cavity. Aylmore’s major contributions include the development and pre-clinical testing of novel robotic handle prototypes that enhance articulation and surgeon comfort, directly addressing the limitations of rigid standard instruments. Her landmark 2022 study, a randomised controlled trial of performance and ergonomics, has garnered 24 citations, while her 2021 work on intuitive surgical handle design has been cited 17 times, underscoring her growing influence in surgical robotics. By combining rigorous engineering with clinical insight, Aylmore is not only advancing patient outcomes but also setting new standards for surgeon-machine interaction in constrained surgical spaces. Her achievements mark her as a rising leader in the field of neuro-robotics.