Kingsley Abode-Iyamah
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About
Dr. Kingsley Abode-Iyamah is a pioneering neurosurgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive spine surgery through the integration of robotic assistance and awake anesthesia techniques. His major contributions include demonstrating the perioperative equivalence of robotic-assisted versus fluoroscopically guided transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), a work cited 46 times, and establishing the feasibility and safety of awake robotic TLIF under spinal anesthesia, with prospective studies showing excellent screw placement accuracy and sustained outcomes at one-year follow-up (24 and 3 citations, respectively). Dr. Abode-Iyamah has also critically evaluated patient education resources, revealing reliability concerns in YouTube videos on robotic spine surgery (8 citations), and has systematically reviewed the benefits of awake spinal surgery in minimizing positioning-related complications (4 citations). His innovative work challenges traditional paradigms by offering patients a less invasive, anesthesia-sparing alternative that reduces recovery time and perioperative risks. With a growing body of evidence supporting awake robotic spine surgery, Dr. Abode-Iyamah is shaping the future of spinal care, making him a leading voice in the field.
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- 2Awake Robotic Minimally Invasive L4-5 Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion24 citations · 2021
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