Isaac O. Karikari
Duke Medical Center, Duke University, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
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About
Dr. Isaac O. Karikari is a pioneering neurosurgeon whose research focuses on the intersection of robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive spine techniques. His major contributions center on expanding the role of robotic navigation beyond pedicle screw placement, particularly for accessing Kambin's triangle during transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) and for complex spinopelvic fixation in trauma and oncology. In his 2021 case series (24 citations), Dr. Karikari demonstrated the safety and efficacy of robotic-assisted trajectories into Kambin's triangle, a breakthrough that enhances precision while reducing tissue trauma. He has also advanced awake spine surgery, as shown in his 2020 case report (7 citations), combining expandable cages with robotic navigation to avoid general anesthesia risks. His comparative study (2023, 6 citations) evaluating robotic navigation against fluoroscopy-based instrument tracking for pedicle screw accuracy underscores his commitment to optimizing surgical technology. With additional work on robotic-assisted iliac screw fixation for metastatic lesions (13 citations) and traumatic sacral fractures (10 citations), Dr. Karikari is redefining the boundaries of what is possible in minimally invasive spine surgery, making procedures safer, more accurate, and more accessible for patients.
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