Themistocles S. Protopsaltis
New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York University, NYU Langone Health
Papers
10
Total Citations
148
H-Index
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About
Themistocles S. Protopsaltis is a leading spine surgeon and researcher at NYU Langone Health, whose work centers on the intersection of surgical robotics, navigation technology, and patient safety in complex spinal deformity. His major contributions have systematically evaluated the accuracy, safety, and radiation exposure associated with robotic-assisted pedicle screw placement, demonstrating that these technologies can improve instrumentation precision while reducing intraoperative radiation for both patients and surgical teams. His landmark 2020 cost-benefit analysis of surgical technology in lumbar fusion (66 citations) provided critical economic evidence supporting the adoption of advanced navigation systems. Protopsaltis has also pioneered single-position prone lateral interbody fusion combined with robotic screw fixation, a technique that streamlines deformity correction. His recent work has focused on building expert consensus to classify and avoid errors in robotic-assisted spine surgery, culminating in a 2025 best practice guideline. With over 140 total citations, his research has shaped the safe, evidence-based integration of robotics into adult spinal deformity surgery, establishing benchmarks that guide surgeons worldwide.
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- 4Role of Robotics in Adult Spinal Deformity11 citations · 2021
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- 9Enabling technology in adult spinal deformity2 citations · 2025
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