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Pratyush Shahi is a spine surgery researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, navigation, and minimally invasive lumbar surgery. His research has significantly advanced the understanding of how emerging technologies can improve surgical precision, reduce radiation exposure, and optimize patient outcomes in spinal procedures. His most cited work, "Robotics Reduces Radiation Exposure in Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion Compared With Navigation" (2022, 55 citations), established a critical comparative benchmark between two leading surgical technologies, demonstrating a tangible safety advantage for robotic-assisted approaches. Building on this, Shahi has produced a widely referenced step-by-step guide to robotic-guided MI-TLIF, bridging the gap between research and practical surgical training. His investigations into learning curves across surgeons of varying experience levels offer nuanced insight into how prior expertise shapes technology adoption — a contribution of direct value to surgical educators and trainees. With over 150 cumulative citations across seven papers, largely published between 2022 and 2023, Shahi has rapidly established himself as a productive voice in tech-driven spinal surgery research. His work also extends to lateral surgery robotics and trainee perceptions of these technologies, reflecting a broad commitment to shaping how the next generation of spine surgeons integrates innovation into practice.