Maria Vanegas
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Dr. Maria Vanegas is a pioneering neurosurgeon whose research focuses on the application of advanced stereotactic and robotic technologies for pediatric movement disorders. Her major contributions center on the safety and precision of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in children, a population where such interventions are particularly challenging. Her landmark 2018 study, cited 36 times, demonstrated the feasibility and accuracy of the Neuromate stereotactic robot for frameless pallidal DBS in pediatric patients with hyperkinetic conditions, such as dystonia. This work provided crucial clinical evidence that robot-assisted surgery could achieve high precision with minimal complications, expanding treatment options for young patients with severe, medication-resistant movement disorders. Dr. Vanegas’s research has been instrumental in validating robotic platforms for pediatric functional neurosurgery, directly influencing surgical protocols and improving outcomes. Her work stands as a key reference for clinicians and researchers seeking to refine DBS techniques in children, highlighting her role as a leader in the intersection of robotics and pediatric neurosurgery.
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