Lifeng Lao

Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Renji Hospital

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Lifeng Lao is a leading orthopedic spine surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing surgical precision and safety in spinal instrumentation, particularly through the integration of robotic assistance. His primary research areas include the accuracy of pedicle screw placement, the clinical outcomes of robot-assisted versus conventional fluoroscopy-guided techniques, and the assessment of learning curves for emerging surgical technologies. Lao’s most impactful contribution is his 2020 prospective controlled study comparing robot-assisted and fluoroscopy-guided pedicle screw placement in posterior cervical surgery, which has garnered 53 citations. This pivotal work demonstrated that robotic guidance significantly improves screw placement accuracy and reduces complications, establishing a new benchmark for minimally invasive spine surgery. His 2023 cohort study on the learning curve for junior surgeons in robot-assisted pedicle screw placement (13 citations) further underscores his commitment to surgical education and safe technology adoption. Collectively, Lao’s research has shaped clinical protocols, influenced training paradigms, and provided robust evidence for the adoption of robotic systems in complex spinal procedures, making him a key figure in the evolution of precision spine surgery.