Reid Hoshide

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, University of California San Diego

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Reid Hoshide is a neurosurgical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, minimally invasive surgery, and advanced neurological interventions. His research has focused primarily on robot-assisted neurosurgical techniques, particularly the application of robotic guidance systems to improve the precision and outcomes of complex procedures. Hoshide's most significant contribution to the field involves pioneering the use of robotic assistance in endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV), a critical treatment for obstructive hydrocephalus. His 2017 institutional case series of nine patients, which has garnered 36 citations, demonstrated that robotic guidance could enhance trajectory planning and reduce the limitations of freehand endoscope control — a meaningful advance in a procedure where millimeter-level precision is essential. His earlier 2016 work laid the groundwork for this approach, further establishing its clinical viability. Beyond hydrocephalus management, Hoshide has explored robotic-assisted stereotactic EEG localization combined with laser ablation for rare and diagnostically challenging epilepsy cases, including nonlesional cingulate gyrus epilepsy. This work highlights his commitment to expanding minimally invasive options for patients with limited surgical alternatives. Collectively, his research reflects a broader mission to integrate emerging robotic technologies into neurosurgical practice to improve patient safety and procedural accuracy.