Srinivas Prasad
Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
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About
Srinivas Prasad is a leading spine surgeon and researcher whose work centers on the cost-effectiveness and technical precision of robotic-assisted spinal surgery. His primary research areas include the economic analysis of surgical technologies, minimally invasive spine techniques, and the application of robotics in complex spinal pathology. Prasad’s most impactful contribution is his 2024 study, “What is the Marginal Cost of Using Robot Assistance or Navigation for Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion?”, which has already garnered 31 citations. This landmark paper uses time-driven activity-based costing to rigorously compare the intraoperative costs of robotic, navigated, and freehand pedicle screw placement, providing crucial data for hospital resource allocation. He also demonstrated the practical utility of robotics in challenging cases, as shown in his 2020 operative video on robot-assisted fusion for a T8-9 extension distraction fracture with epidural hematoma evacuation. By quantifying the economic trade-offs of advanced surgical tools while showcasing their clinical value in deformity and trauma, Prasad’s work helps surgeons and administrators make evidence-based decisions about adopting robotic technology in spine surgery.
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