Santiago Candela
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Dr. Santiago Candela is a leading pediatric neurosurgeon whose research focuses on the application of advanced stereotactic and robotic technologies for the treatment of complex movement disorders in children. His major contributions center on the safety and precision of frameless robot-assisted deep brain stimulation (DBS), particularly for hyperkinetic conditions like dystonia. In his landmark 2018 study, Dr. Candela demonstrated the high accuracy of the Neuromate stereotactic robot for implanting DBS electrodes in the globus pallidus internus (GPi) of pediatric patients, achieving sub-millimetric precision with no major complications. This work, which has garnered 36 citations, provided critical clinical evidence that robotic DBS is not only feasible but exceptionally safe for the delicate pediatric population. By validating frameless robotic systems, Dr. Candela has helped expand access to life-altering neuromodulation for children with severe, medication-resistant movement disorders, directly improving their motor function and quality of life. His ongoing research continues to refine surgical techniques and outcomes for this vulnerable patient group.
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