Mladen Djurasovic
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About
Mladen Djurasovic is a leading spine surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques for lumbar interbody fusion. His key research areas include optimizing surgical approaches to reduce muscle trauma, improving recovery times, and enhancing the precision of spinal instrumentation. Djurasovic’s major contributions center on comparing the effectiveness of different transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) methods, including open traditional TLIF, midline lumbar interbody fusion (MIDLIF), and robot-assisted MIDLIF. His 2020 propensity-matched study, which has garnered 21 citations, provides critical evidence that robot-assisted MIDLIF can achieve comparable clinical outcomes with potentially less tissue disruption. More recently, in 2024, he investigated the nuances of robotic-assisted cortical bone trajectory screw insertion, comparing “no tap” (two-step) versus tapping techniques to refine surgical workflow and implant stability. Djurasovic’s work is highly regarded for its practical impact on surgical decision-making, helping surgeons select the most appropriate, less invasive fusion technique for their patients. His research continues to shape the evolution of spine surgery toward greater precision and faster patient recovery.
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