John A. Repicci
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John A. Repicci is a pioneering orthopedic surgeon whose work has fundamentally shaped the field of minimally invasive joint replacement, particularly through the advancement of robotic-assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). His landmark 2009 paper on the perioperative management of UKA using the MAKO robotic arm system (MAKOplasty) has garnered 58 citations, serving as a foundational guide for surgeons adopting this technology. Repicci’s research focuses on refining surgical indications and techniques for partial knee replacement, emphasizing the importance of precise patient selection—such as maintaining a mechanical axis under 10 degrees varus and an intact ACL—to optimize outcomes. His early work in the late 1990s on computer-assisted surgical planning with the CASPAR system, though less cited, demonstrates his long-standing commitment to integrating digital imaging and robotics into orthopedics. By championing robotic precision to reduce invasiveness and improve implant longevity, Repicci has helped transform UKA from a niche procedure into a mainstream, reliable alternative to total knee replacement. His contributions continue to influence both clinical practice and the evolution of smart surgical technologies.
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- 2Computer Assisted Surgical Planning and Robotics mit dem CASPAR-System6 citations · 1999