Raymund Woo

AdventHealth Orlando, Florida Hospital Medical Group

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Total Citations

197

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About

Raymund Woo is a pioneering pediatric spinal surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the safety and precision of robotic-assisted surgery for spinal deformities in children. His primary focus lies at the intersection of pediatric orthopedics, spinal deformity correction, and surgical robotics, with a particular emphasis on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Woo’s landmark 2016 study on robot-assisted pedicle screw placement, cited over 129 times, demonstrated exceptional accuracy in the pediatric population, establishing a new standard for minimally invasive deformity correction. He further revolutionized perioperative care by developing a low-dose CT protocol for robot-assisted surgery, reducing radiation exposure in children—a critical contribution cited 45 times. His comprehensive 2021 review on the history and evolution of spinal robotics in pediatric deformity, with 23 citations, provides the definitive framework for understanding how robotic adjuncts have evolved from surgeon surrogates to essential tools that enhance both safety and efficacy. Through these works, Woo has not only validated the role of robotics in pediatric spine surgery but has also championed radiation safety, making him a leading voice in the safe, technological transformation of spinal care for young patients.