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About
Dr. John Pollina is a pioneering spine surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the field of robotic spine surgery. His work focuses on the feasibility, safety, and accuracy of next-generation robotic platforms, particularly the Mazor X Stealth Edition, for procedures like pedicle screw and cortical bone trajectory insertions. A major contribution is his landmark 2018 study (165 citations) establishing the safety and learning curve of next-generation robotic systems, alongside a pivotal 2021 multicenter analysis of 2,800 screws (49 citations) demonstrating the superiority of navigated robotics. Dr. Pollina’s impact is evident in his highly cited historical perspective on navigation and robotics (63 citations) and his 2022 multicenter study (41 citations) tracking five-year trends in outcomes and complications, which provides crucial long-term safety data. He has also advanced techniques for S2 alar-iliac screw placement (22 citations) and rigorously assessed robot-related complications on reoperation rates (21 citations). Through these landmark, multicenter studies, Dr. Pollina has not only validated robotic assistance as a standard of care but also shaped the technological evolution of spine surgery, making it safer and more precise for patients worldwide.
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- 2Mazor X Stealth Robotic Technology: A Technical Note85 citations · 2020
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