Kareem Khalifeh

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Kareem Khalifeh is an emerging spine surgery researcher whose work sits at the intersection of surgical robotics, spinal instrumentation, and adult spinal deformity (ASD). His research focuses on evaluating and advancing robotic-assisted techniques to improve the precision, safety, and outcomes of complex spinal procedures. Khalifeh's most influential contribution, a 2024 systematic review on spinal robotics in ASD surgery—already accruing 24 citations—rigorously assessed the accuracy of robot-guided pedicle and S2 alar-iliac screw placement, providing the field with critical evidence supporting robotic guidance as a means of standardizing surgical outcomes. Building on this foundation, his subsequent work has explored key technical concepts underpinning robotic spinal systems and pioneered the application of robot-assisted techniques to the technically demanding cervical spine, an area where the literature remains sparse. Across his publications, Khalifeh consistently champions the integration of navigation and robotics as transformative tools for minimally invasive spine surgery. Though early in his research career, his focused output and growing citation record signal meaningful contributions to a rapidly evolving surgical subspecialty.