J. Levi Chazen
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5
Total Citations
50
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About
Dr. J. Levi Chazen is pioneering the future of spine surgery by merging robotics with advanced imaging to eliminate radiation exposure. His research centers on robotic-assisted navigation and the use of novel 3D MRI sequences—specifically zero-time-echo (ZTE) and spoiled gradient echo (SPGR)—as a radiation-free alternative to CT for surgical planning. Dr. Chazen’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and accuracy of robot-assisted lumbar and thoracic pedicle screw placement using only preoperative MRI, a breakthrough detailed in his 2024 cadaveric study (15 citations). He has further validated this approach with deep-learning reconstructed 3D MRI for surgical planning (14 citations) and has advanced the field toward fully radiation-free robotic spine surgery (13 citations). Beyond screw placement, Dr. Chazen has developed a novel technique for minimally invasive robotic-assisted lumbar laminectomy (5 citations), expanding the scope of robotic applications in decompression surgery. His work, published in 2024 and 2025, is rapidly shaping a new paradigm where precision, safety, and patient-centered care converge, making him a leading voice in the next generation of image-guided, robot-assisted spine surgery.
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- 4Minimally invasive robotic-assisted lumbar laminectomy5 citations · 2024
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