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About
John S. Duncan is a leading neurosurgeon and clinical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of epilepsy surgery, stereotactic neurosurgery, and surgical robotics. His research has made significant contributions to improving the precision and safety of invasive procedures used to treat drug-resistant focal epilepsy — a condition that carries substantial global morbidity when conventional therapies fail. Duncan's most influential work includes a systematic review and meta-analysis on stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) electrode placement accuracy, which has accumulated 143 citations and remains a key reference for surgical teams navigating this technically demanding procedure. His 94-citation systematic review on robot-assisted stereotactic brain biopsy helped establish the evidence base for surgical robotics in neurosurgery. Notably, he led one of the first randomised controlled trials directly comparing robotic and manual electrode implantation, providing the field with rigorous prospective evidence that had previously been absent. Beyond technical efficacy, Duncan has championed patient safety innovation, introducing CUSUM analysis as a quality-assurance framework for evaluating novel robotic devices before clinical adoption. His broader reviews of SEEG techniques reflect an ongoing commitment to advancing epilepsy surgery from bench to bedside, making him a distinctive and impactful voice in contemporary functional neurosurgery.
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