Dimitra Melissaridou
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About
Dimitra Melissaridou is a pioneering spine surgeon whose research focuses on the intersection of robotics, minimally invasive surgery, and radiation safety in spinal fusion. Her major contributions center on demonstrating that robotic guidance significantly reduces radiation exposure compared to traditional navigation during minimally invasive lumbar fusion—a finding with profound implications for both patient and surgeon safety. Her 2022 study on this topic has garnered 55 citations, establishing a foundational benchmark in the field. Melissaridou has also advanced surgical technique through her step-by-step guide to robotic-guided minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-TLIF), a highly cited resource (27 citations) that provides a practical roadmap for surgeons adopting this technology. Further showcasing her impact, her analysis of 1,050 floor-mounted robotic pedicle screws (23 citations) offers robust evidence of accuracy and safety, including detailed assessment of proximal level violation rates. Through these works, Melissaridou has become a leading voice in evidence-based robotic spine surgery, helping to define best practices and reduce occupational hazards for surgical teams.
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