Tara Dalton
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About
Dr. Tara Dalton is a leading researcher in the field of minimally invasive spine surgery, with a primary focus on the integration of robotic navigation to enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes. Her major contributions center on expanding the capabilities of robotic-assisted (RA) techniques beyond traditional pedicle screw placement. Notably, her work has pioneered the safe and effective use of robotic navigation to access Kambin's triangle during percutaneous transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), a complex anatomical corridor for nerve-sparing surgery. Her initial case series on this topic, cited 24 times, provided critical evidence for the feasibility and safety of this novel approach. Dr. Dalton’s comprehensive review, "Robotic navigation in spine surgery: Where are we now and where are we going?" (40 citations), serves as a foundational resource, synthesizing current applications and charting future directions for the field. Through her innovative research, Dr. Dalton is actively shaping the next generation of minimally invasive spinal procedures, demonstrating that robotic systems can be leveraged for more than just screw placement, ultimately aiming to reduce surgical morbidity and improve recovery for patients.
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