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About
Dr. Zhao Lang is a pioneering spine surgeon and researcher whose work centers on the intersection of robotic navigation, minimally invasive techniques, and surgical biomechanics in spinal surgery. His most impactful contribution is a landmark prospective cohort study comparing robot-assisted percutaneous pedicle screw placement to conventional open fluoroscopic-guided methods, which demonstrated significantly fewer superior-level facet joint violations with robotic assistance (85 citations). This work has helped establish the clinical superiority of robotic systems in preserving adjacent joint integrity. Dr. Lang has further advanced the field by validating the TiRobot system for atlantoaxial instability via the Harms technique, investigating thermal effects of robot-assisted ultrasonic osteotomes on vertebral bone, and authoring comprehensive updates on robotic navigation in spine surgery. His recent work on optical navigation variables and comparative analyses of transfacet versus pedicle screws in oblique lumbar interbody fusion continues to refine surgical precision. With a growing citation impact and a focus on translating engineering innovations into measurable patient outcomes, Dr. Lang stands at the forefront of evidence-based robotic spine surgery.
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- 3Robotic navigation during spine surgery: an update of literature11 citations · 2023
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