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Kyungduk Rho is a leading figure in the advancement of robotic and navigated spinal surgery, with a focused expertise in cortical bone trajectory (CBT) fixation. His work has been instrumental in refining how surgeons approach complex spinal pathologies, particularly in patients with compromised anatomy or prior instrumentation. Dr. Rho’s seminal 2020 study, which has garnered 39 citations, provides critical comparative data on the accuracy of robotic guidance versus three-dimensional computed tomography navigation for CBT pedicle screw insertion, establishing a new benchmark for precision in minimally invasive spine surgery. He further advanced the field with a 2021 publication detailing a novel, robot-guided dual CBT technique for adjacent segment disease, demonstrating how to safely and effectively instrument a previously fused spine without the morbidity of a large open revision. By proving that robotic assistance can reduce muscular dissection, infection risk, and recovery times, Dr. Rho’s contributions are directly shaping the next generation of patient-specific, less invasive spinal care.
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