Jeffrey Turnbull

Providence Hospital

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About

Dr. Jeffrey Turnbull is a leading spine surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques and integrating robotic assistance into spinal procedures. His major contributions center on evaluating the safety, efficacy, and patient-reported outcomes of robot-assisted versus traditional fluoroscopy-guided approaches in spine surgery. In his landmark 2024 comparative cohort study, Dr. Turnbull demonstrated that robotic Mazor X-guided minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF) offers significant advantages over fluoroscopy-assisted methods, including reduced irradiation exposure and improved surgical precision. This work has already garnered 6 citations, reflecting its immediate impact on clinical practice. Dr. Turnbull’s research directly addresses critical questions in spine surgery: how to minimize anesthesia time, reduce surgical complications, and enhance patient recovery. His findings are shaping the adoption of robotic technology in operating rooms worldwide, making complex spinal procedures safer and more predictable. For students and researchers, Dr. Turnbull exemplifies how rigorous comparative studies can translate technological innovation into tangible patient benefits, setting new standards for evidence-based spine surgery.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Irradiation safety, anesthesia time, surgical complications, and patient-reported outcomes in the robotic Mazor X versus fluoroscopy guided minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion surgery: a comparative cohort study
6 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 16
🏛 Institutions: Providence Hospital

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