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Rishi Wadhwa is a leading researcher in the field of orthopedic spine surgery, with a primary focus on advancing surgical precision and patient safety through robotic-assisted navigation technologies. His work centers on the critical evaluation of novel surgical platforms, comparing their accuracy, efficiency, and safety profiles against conventional freehand techniques. Wadhwa’s major contributions include landmark cadaveric studies that rigorously assess pedicle screw placement accuracy, clinician radiation exposure, and procedural times. His most cited paper (2019, 56 citations) demonstrates that a novel robotic navigation system significantly improves screw accuracy while reducing radiation exposure compared to both open and percutaneous freehand methods—a finding with direct implications for improving surgical outcomes and reducing occupational hazards. This work, alongside his earlier investigation (2017, 10 citations) into robotic-assisted versus conventional percutaneous screw techniques, has established him as a key voice in evidence-based spine surgery innovation. Wadhwa’s research provides essential data for surgeons and hospitals considering the adoption of robotic platforms, helping to bridge the gap between emerging technology and clinical practice.
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