Luke MacLean

University of British Columbia

Papers

1

Total Citations

37

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About

Luke MacLean’s research lies at the intersection of neurosurgery, biomedical engineering, and evidence-based medicine, with a primary focus on advancing robotic-assisted spine surgery. His most cited work, a 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis, rigorously compared the accuracy, revision rates, and perioperative outcomes across different robotic systems for pedicle screw placement. This study provided crucial, comparative evidence that helped surgeons and hospitals evaluate the real-world benefits of robotic guidance over traditional techniques, addressing a critical gap in the literature. With 37 citations in under a year, the paper has rapidly shaped clinical decision-making and sparked further investigation into surgical robotics. MacLean’s contributions are notable for their methodological rigor and direct translational impact, offering a data-driven foundation for improving patient safety and surgical precision in spinal fusions. His work exemplifies how systematic synthesis of emerging technologies can guide practice, making him a key voice in the ongoing evolution of minimally invasive, robot-assisted neurosurgery.

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H-Index
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Papers
37
Total Citations
37
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Comparison of accuracy, revision, and perioperative outcomes in robot-assisted spine surgeries: systematic review and meta-analysis
37 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 9
🏛 Institutions: University of British Columbia

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