Arjun V. Pendharkar
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About
Arjun V. Pendharkar is a pioneering neurosurgeon whose research centers on the application of robotic guidance and advanced imaging to revolutionize epilepsy and movement disorder surgery. His landmark work on robot-guided stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) in children, published in 2018 and cited over 70 times, established a safer, more accurate method for localizing epileptogenic zones in drug-resistant epilepsy, directly improving pediatric outcomes. He further advanced the field with his 2019 study on frameless robot-assisted deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, demonstrating that robotic systems enhance operative efficiency and precision while maintaining safety—a contribution that has garnered nearly 50 citations and shaped modern DBS practice. Pendharkar also introduced a novel high-resolution MRI-based vascular imaging protocol for preoperative SEEG planning in children, reducing reliance on traditional angiography and minimizing procedural risks. His technical innovations extend to spinal surgery, where he described a robotic-guided reverse Bohlman procedure for high-grade spondylolisthesis. With a career defined by translating cutting-edge technology into tangible clinical improvements, Pendharkar’s work has set new standards for minimally invasive, image-guided neurosurgery, making him a leading voice in the integration of robotics and precision medicine.
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