Vianney Gilard

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Rouen, Université de Rouen Normandie

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Vianney Gilard is a neurosurgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, stereotaxy, and minimally invasive neurosurgery. His primary research areas include robot-assisted stereotactic brain biopsy, deep brain stimulation (DBS) accuracy, and the application of robotic systems like the Da Vinci® platform in complex spinal tumor surgery. Gilard’s major contributions center on validating the precision and safety of robotic assistance in neurosurgical procedures. His landmark 2019 study on stereotactic brain biopsy, which evaluated robot-assisted procedures in 60 patients (38 citations), demonstrated that robotic guidance offers a reliable, high-accuracy alternative to traditional frame-based methods. In a companion 2019 paper (31 citations), he rigorously defined the accuracy of robotic assistance in DBS lead implantation, comparing his results with the existing literature to establish benchmarks for clinical practice. Gilard’s work has helped pave the way for broader adoption of robotic systems in functional and oncological neurosurgery. His 2020 case report on a mini-invasive Da Vinci®-assisted resection of a recurrent paravertebral schwannoma (7 citations) further showcases his commitment to pushing the boundaries of minimally invasive techniques. Through these studies, Gilard has provided critical evidence that robotic assistance can enhance both the safety and precision of complex neurosurgical interventions.