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V Narbad is a leading researcher in pediatric neurosurgery, with a primary focus on deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders, particularly childhood-onset dystonia. Their major contribution lies in systematically evaluating the targeting accuracy of robot-assisted DBS in children, a population where smaller anatomical targets present unique surgical challenges. In a landmark prospective cohort analysis of 45 consecutive cases (2021), Narbad demonstrated that robot-assisted implantation achieves high precision even in very young patients, directly addressing a critical barrier to safe and effective DBS in pediatrics. This work, cited 20 times, has helped establish evidence-based standards for electrode placement accuracy in children, influencing surgical protocols worldwide. By quantifying multifactorial challenges—from skull growth to target geometry—Narbad’s research bridges the gap between adult DBS techniques and the specialized needs of pediatric populations. Their findings not only improve surgical outcomes for children with severe dystonia but also pave the way for expanding DBS applications in younger age groups. Narbad’s work is essential reading for neurosurgeons and researchers seeking to optimize stereotactic accuracy in developing brains.
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