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Nicholas Brandmeir is a leading neurosurgeon and researcher specializing in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, with a focus on robotic-assisted interventions for epilepsy and movement disorders. His major contributions center on advancing the precision and safety of robot-assisted stereotactic procedures, particularly for complex epilepsy cases. His most-cited work, "The comparative accuracy of the ROSA stereotactic robot across a wide range of clinical applications and registration techniques" (2017, 70 citations), established the ROSA robot’s reliability in diverse neurosurgical contexts, setting a benchmark for robotic accuracy. Brandmeir also pioneered innovative treatments for drug-resistant epilepsy, including robot-assisted stereotactic laser ablation for radiosurgery-resistant hypothalamic hamartomas (2016, 29 citations) and robotic-guided depth electrode placement for responsive neurostimulation in bitemporal lobe epilepsy (2018, 14 citations). His technical report on robot-assisted stereotactic percutaneous rhizotomy (2017, 7 citations) further demonstrates his commitment to expanding minimally invasive options. Through these contributions, Brandmeir has significantly improved surgical outcomes for patients with challenging epilepsies, reducing morbidity while enhancing seizure control. His work continues to shape the integration of robotics into functional neurosurgery, offering new hope for those with refractory conditions.