P. Ilkov

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P. Ilkov is a pioneering neurosurgeon whose research focuses on the integration of robotic and digital technologies into spinal and cranial surgery. His major contributions center on evaluating the feasibility, accuracy, and safety of robotic assistance for thoracolumbar pedicle screw placement, particularly using the Cirq® robotic system. Ilkov’s work demonstrates that robotic guidance can overcome the disadvantages of minimally invasive spine surgery, reducing radiation exposure and improving screw trajectory precision. He also investigates the transition from conventional operative microscopes to Robotic Digital Microscopes (exoscopes), showing that these systems enhance ergonomics and reduce subjective workload for surgeons. His most cited paper (2023, 10 citations) establishes the clinical viability of Cirq® robotic assistance, while his pilot study on exoscope adoption (2022, 6 citations) highlights the human factors in adopting new surgical technologies. Ilkov’s research is notable for bridging technical innovation with practical surgical workflow, offering evidence that robotics and digital visualization can improve both patient outcomes and surgeon experience. His work is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of minimally invasive spine surgery and the ergonomic optimization of the neurosurgical operating room.

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1. 1
   Cirq® robotic assistance for thoracolumbar pedicle screw placement – feasibility, accuracy, and safety

   10 citations · 2023
2. 2
   Subjective workload measurement of the transition from a conventional operative microscope to a Robotic Digital Microscope. A pilot study

   6 citations · 2022
3. 3
   Cirq Robotic Assistance for Thoracolumbar Pedicle Screw Placement: Overcoming the Disadvantages of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

   4 citations · 2023

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