Jason I. Liounakos
Papers
7
Total Citations
127
H-Index
6
About
Dr. Jason I. Liounakos is a pioneering spine surgeon whose research focuses on the intersection of robotics, minimally invasive surgery, and advanced intraoperative imaging. His major contributions lie in demonstrating how robotic guidance systems enhance the safety and precision of spinal procedures, particularly in lumbar fusion surgery. In a landmark prospective, multi-center study, he showed that robotic-guided short-segment lumbar fusion significantly reduces complication and revision rates compared to traditional techniques—a finding with direct implications for patient outcomes. Dr. Liounakos has also been instrumental in analyzing radiation exposure, proving that robotic guidance lowers fluoroscopy time and thus radiation burden for both surgeons and patients. His work extends to the cutting-edge integration of augmented and virtual reality in robot-assisted surgery, as well as the emerging field of endoscopic robotic spinal surgery. With his most-cited papers accumulating over 120 citations, Dr. Liounakos is a leading voice in the movement toward safer, less invasive, and more technologically advanced spine care.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotics in Spine Surgery and Spine Surgery Training30 citations · 2021
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- 5Intraoperative image guidance for endoscopic spine surgery12 citations · 2021
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- 7Endoscopic Robotic Spinal Surgery: Current Status and Future3 citations · 2022