Corinna C. Zygourakis
Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University, Stanford Medicine
Papers
8
Total Citations
439
H-Index
6
About
Corinna C. Zygourakis is a neurosurgeon and researcher whose work sits at the forefront of spinal surgery innovation, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted techniques, pedicle screw accuracy, and emerging surgical technologies. She has made landmark contributions to understanding the precision of spinal instrumentation, most notably through a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of over 51,000 pedicle screws, which has garnered 164 citations and stands as one of the field's most authoritative references on the subject. Zygourakis was among the earliest adopters and investigators of the ExcelsiusGPS® robotic spine system, contributing foundational studies on its clinical accuracy and surgical technique that have collectively accumulated over 180 citations. Her research rigorously evaluates how real-time image-guided robotics compares to freehand instrumentation, helping to define best practices for safer, more precise spinal fusion procedures. Beyond robotics, her more recent work explores exoscope-assisted spine surgery, reflecting a continued commitment to advancing visualization and minimally invasive approaches. Through her prolific output, Zygourakis has helped shape how surgeons worldwide adopt and evaluate transformative spinal technologies, establishing herself as a leading voice in the modernization of neurosurgical spine care.
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- 4Technique: open lumbar decompression and fusion with the Excelsius GPS robot48 citations · 2018
- 5New spinal robotic technologies44 citations · 2019
- 6First spine surgery utilizing real-time image-guided robotic assistance37 citations · 2019
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- 8Primum non nocere: robots and spinal surgery2 citations · 2018