Samuel Kalb

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Barrow Neurological Institute

Papers

Total Citations

160

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About

Samuel Kalb is a pioneering spine surgeon whose research has been instrumental in advancing robotic-assisted spinal surgery. His work centers on the clinical implementation and accuracy assessment of next-generation robotic systems, particularly the ExcelsiusGPS®. Dr. Kalb’s major contributions include providing some of the first clinical evaluations of this novel platform, demonstrating its potential to improve pedicle screw placement accuracy and surgical outcomes. His 2018 study on screw accuracy, cited 75 times, is a foundational reference in the field, quantifying deviations from pre-planned trajectories in early operative cases. He further documented the technique for open lumbar decompression and fusion using the robot (48 citations), and authored a landmark paper on the first spine surgery utilizing real-time image-guided robotic assistance (37 citations). Through this body of work, Dr. Kalb has helped establish the safety and efficacy of robotic guidance, addressing key challenges like surgeon fatigue, radiation exposure, and training efficiency. His publications are essential reading for researchers and clinicians exploring the integration of robotics into spinal surgery.