Rapeepat Narkbunnam
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Rapeepat Narkbunnam is a rising orthopaedic researcher whose work is reshaping our understanding of robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA). His primary research focus lies in comparing the clinical and radiological outcomes of robotic-assisted versus conventional TKA, with a particular emphasis on surgical precision, postoperative pain management, and technological workflows. In his landmark 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis—cited over 55 times—Narkbunnam provided critical evidence that robotic-assisted TKA may deliver superior surgical accuracy, though its impact on patient-reported outcomes remains nuanced. He has further advanced the field by investigating early postoperative pain differences between robotic and conventional approaches, and by conducting a pioneering randomized controlled trial demonstrating that imageless and image-based robotic systems achieve equivalent radiographic accuracy. This latter work, published in 2025, is especially notable for its focus on the ROSA robotic platform, which uniquely integrates both workflows. Through these contributions, Narkbunnam is helping surgeons make evidence-based decisions about adopting robotic technology, balancing precision gains with practical considerations. His research is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of joint replacement surgery.
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