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Lilit Mnatsakanyan is a neurosurgeon and clinical researcher specializing in epilepsy surgery and neurostimulation technologies, with a particular focus on advancing robotic-assisted techniques for the treatment of medically refractory epilepsy. Her work has made meaningful contributions to the field of neuromodulation, most notably in refining the implantation of the Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS) system — a cutting-edge device that detects and aborts seizures through closed-loop electrical stimulation in patients for whom traditional resective surgery is not viable. Mnatsakanyan's research has systematically demonstrated both the accuracy and clinical efficacy of robot-assisted electrode placement, including depth electrode implantation along the amygdalohippocampal axis and bilateral mesial temporal lobe targets — among the most technically demanding procedures in epilepsy surgery. Her 2019 paper introducing a novel robotic technique for RNS implantation has garnered 12 citations, while her earlier work validating robotic accuracy for RNS electrode placement has accumulated 9 citations, collectively reflecting a growing influence on surgical practice. By integrating robotic platforms into epilepsy neurosurgery, her contributions are helping to improve procedural precision, patient safety, and outcomes for individuals living with drug-resistant epilepsy.