Victoria Becerra
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Victoria Becerra is a leading pediatric neurosurgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical treatments for drug-resistant epilepsy in children. Her major contributions lie in refining disconnective epilepsy surgery, particularly through the innovative application of robot-assisted MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT). Her most cited study, published in 2022, reports on a large series of 34 hemispherotomies and 17 posterior quadrant disconnections performed at Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona Children's Hospital, highlighting how incomplete disconnection remains the primary cause of surgical failure. By demonstrating the feasibility and precision of LITT to complete these disconnections, Becerra has directly addressed a critical barrier to seizure freedom, offering a safer, less invasive alternative for the most challenging pediatric epilepsy cases. With 10 citations on this pivotal work alone, her research is shaping best practices in functional neurosurgery. Her achievements underscore a commitment to translating advanced technology into tangible outcomes for children with refractory epilepsy, positioning her as a key innovator in the field.
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