Gianluca Scalia

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Gianluca Scalia is a leading researcher in the rapidly evolving field of minimally invasive spine surgery, with a particular focus on the integration of image-guided navigation and robotic assistance. His work has been instrumental in demonstrating the precision and safety of these advanced technologies, as evidenced by his highly cited letter on “Image-Guided Navigation and Robotics in Spine Surgery” (2020, 20 citations). Scalia’s major contributions include a landmark comparative multicenter study (2025, 8 citations) which rigorously assessed the accuracy of transpedicular screw placement and patient outcomes between robot-assisted and navigated spinal fusion, providing critical data for surgical decision-making. He has also pioneered the application of robotic assistance in palliative care, as shown in his 2024 study (3 citations) on robot-assisted radiofrequency ablation for multiple spinal metastases, highlighting a novel, minimally invasive approach for vulnerable patients. Through these contributions, Scalia is shaping the future of spinal surgery by championing technologies that enhance surgical precision, improve patient outcomes, and expand therapeutic options for complex cases.

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1. 1
   Letter: Image-Guided Navigation and Robotics in Spine Surgery

   20 citations · 2020
2. 2
   Robot-assisted versus navigated spinal fusion surgery: a comparative multicenter study on transpedicular screw placement accuracy and patient outcomes

   8 citations · 2025
3. 3
   Enhancing palliative care in vulnerable patients: Robot-assisted radiofrequency ablation for multiple spinal metastases – Technical insights and preliminary outcomes

   3 citations · 2024

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