Vera Vigo

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Vera Vigo is a pioneering neurosurgeon and researcher whose work is reshaping the frontiers of minimally invasive cranial surgery. Her primary research focus lies in the feasibility and advancement of robotic-assisted approaches to the skull base, particularly the anatomically challenging posterior fossa. Vigo’s major contribution is demonstrating that robotic systems can be safely and effectively applied to these delicate, high-stakes procedures, a domain previously considered off-limits for such technology. Her landmark 2024 study, "Feasibility of robotic posterior fossa skull base surgery," has already garnered significant attention, laying the essential groundwork for a new era of precision neurosurgery. By proving that complex anatomy and restricted access are surmountable obstacles, Vigo has opened the door to enhanced surgical accuracy and reduced patient morbidity. Her work is not merely theoretical; it is a practical blueprint for integrating robotics into the most intricate corners of neurosurgery. As one of the first to systematically validate this concept, Vera Vigo is a leading voice in the movement to make robotic skull base surgery a clinical reality, promising to transform how we approach the most challenging cranial pathologies.