Wataru Ishida

Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Hospital

Papers

2

Total Citations

167

H-Index

2

About

Dr. Wataru Ishida is a leading figure in spinal neurosurgery and surgical technology, renowned for his rigorous contributions to evidence-based practice and intraoperative innovation. His landmark 2019 systematic review and meta-analysis, which analyzed the placement of 51,161 pedicle screws, remains a cornerstone in the field—cited over 160 times for its definitive assessment of screw accuracy and safety. This work has directly informed surgical guidelines and training protocols worldwide. More recently, Dr. Ishida has pioneered the clinical application of advanced visualization systems, authoring a seminal 2023 study on the use of a robotic arm–enabled 4K 3D exoscope in neurosurgical operations. His research demonstrates how this extracorporeal telescope offers a versatile, high-definition digital alternative to traditional optical microscopy, enhancing ergonomics and multiscreen collaboration during microsurgery and minimally invasive procedures. By bridging rigorous meta-analytic methodology with cutting-edge digital surgical tools, Dr. Ishida continues to shape the future of safer, more precise spinal and cranial interventions.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
167
Total Citations
84
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Accuracy of Current Techniques for Placement of Pedicle Screws in the Spine: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 51,161 Screws
164 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 15
🏛 Institutions: Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Hospital

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