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About
Zhan Shi is a spine surgeon and clinical researcher whose work centers on the advancement of minimally invasive spinal instrumentation, with a particular focus on cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screw placement and surgical robotics. His research has made meaningful contributions to understanding how robotic assistance can improve the precision and safety of lumbar spinal surgery. His most influential work, a 2018 matched-cohort comparison that has garnered 125 citations, demonstrated the relative advantages of robot-assisted over fluoroscopy-assisted CBT screw instrumentation, providing surgeons with critical evidence to guide technology adoption in the operating room. Building on this foundation, his 2019 study examined the incidence and risk factors of superior facet joint violation during CBT screw placement, offering nuanced insights into how robotic guidance can reduce a clinically significant complication. More recently, Shi has extended his focus to the optimization of optical navigation systems, investigating how key variables affect the accuracy of the TIANJI Robot platform. Collectively, his body of work positions him as a notable voice in the growing field of surgical robotics, helping to define best practices for safer, more precise spinal procedures.
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