Papers
5
Total Citations
82
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4
About
Ori Barzilai is a pioneering neurosurgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of spine oncology through the integration of cutting-edge technology and minimally invasive techniques. His primary research focuses on the application of minimal access surgery (MAS), robotic-assisted resection, and CT-based image-guided navigation for the treatment of spinal and paraspinal tumors, particularly metastatic disease. Barzilai’s major contributions include demonstrating that robotic and navigated approaches can achieve safe, effective tumor resection while reducing surgical morbidity, challenging traditional open-surgery paradigms. His landmark 2020 review on MAS for spinal metastases (42 citations) has become a foundational reference, while his 2020 study on robotic resection of nerve sheath tumors (22 citations) showcases his technical innovation in accessing challenging lumbar lesions. More recently, his 2021 work on combining CT navigation with the DaVinci robot (10 citations) highlights his role in advancing surgical precision. With over 80 cumulative citations across his most-cited works, Barzilai’s research is driving a paradigm shift toward less invasive, technology-enhanced care in spine oncology—making him a key figure for students and researchers interested in the future of surgical oncology.
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Top Papers
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- 2Robotic Resection of a Nerve Sheath Tumor Via a Retroperitoneal Approach22 citations · 2020
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- 4Role of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Spine Oncology4 citations · 2025
- 5Robotic Resection of Spinal and Paraspinal Tumors4 citations · 2024