Jay D. Turner

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Jay D. Turner is a leading neurosurgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic and minimally invasive techniques in spine surgery. His major contributions lie in quantifying the accuracy and reliability of robotically guided pedicle screw placement, a critical procedure in spinal fusion. Turner’s 2019 study, which has garnered 69 citations, provided one of the first rigorous assessments of robotic guidance for percutaneous pedicle screw fixation, demonstrating its potential to improve workflow and placement precision in complex surgeries like ALIF, TLIF, and LLIF. He further synthesized the field’s progress in a 2021 technical overview (65 citations), clarifying key concepts and the evolution of robotic systems in spine surgery—a domain where adoption has lagged behind fields like urology and gynecology. Turner’s work has been instrumental in bridging that gap, offering evidence that robotic assistance can enhance safety and reproducibility in spinal procedures. His research not only informs surgical practice but also shapes training and technology development, making him a pivotal figure in the shift toward data-driven, minimally invasive spine care.

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1. 1
   A Quantitative Assessment of the Accuracy and Reliability of Robotically Guided Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Placement: Technique and Application Accuracy

   69 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Robotics in Spine Surgery: A Technical Overview and Review of Key Concepts

   65 citations · 2021

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