N. Jaya Lakshmi

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

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N. Jaya Lakshmi is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics and functional neurosurgery, with a primary focus on enhancing the precision and safety of stereotactic procedures. Her seminal work, "An Overview of Robotics in Functional Neurosurgery" (2019, 6 citations), provides a comprehensive analysis of how robotic systems are revolutionizing high-stakes interventions such as deep brain stimulation, brain biopsies, and epilepsy surgery. This paper critically examines the demand for sub-millimeter spatial accuracy and minimal error margins in these delicate operations, establishing a foundational framework for integrating robotic assistance into clinical practice. Lakshmi’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between engineering precision and surgical application, offering insights that guide both current protocols and future innovations. Her research underscores the transformative potential of robotics in improving patient outcomes for complex neurological conditions, making her work essential reading for neurosurgeons, biomedical engineers, and researchers advancing stereotactic technologies. Through her detailed synthesis of technical requirements and clinical challenges, Lakshmi has positioned herself as a key voice in the evolution of minimally invasive, robot-assisted neurosurgery.