Julien Boetto

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Total Citations

236

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About

Julien Boetto is a leading neurosurgeon and researcher whose work bridges the frontiers of spinal robotics and stereotactic neurosurgery. He is best known for his pioneering contributions to robot-assisted spine surgery, most notably through his landmark 2015 feasibility study—a prospective case-matched analysis that has garnered over 230 citations and established a foundational evidence base for robotic precision in spinal procedures. This work demonstrated the safety and accuracy of robotic systems in complex spinal interventions, influencing clinical protocols worldwide. Boetto has also made significant contributions to the technical refinement of brain biopsy techniques, including frame-based stereotactic, neuronavigation-assisted, and open approaches, ensuring safer and more precise tissue sampling for diagnostic neuro-oncology. His research consistently emphasizes the integration of advanced technology with surgical practice, improving patient outcomes and procedural efficiency. With a career marked by rigorous clinical studies and technical innovation, Boetto remains a key figure in advancing minimally invasive neurosurgery, inspiring both trainees and established surgeons to embrace the potential of robotics and image-guided navigation in the operating room.