Reiko Ashida
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About
Reiko Ashida is a leading neurosurgeon whose work has redefined the precision and safety of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Her research centers on robot-assisted, “asleep” DBS techniques—a paradigm shift away from traditional awake surgery that relies on microelectrode recordings and intraoperative test stimulation. In a landmark study of 226 consecutive DBS electrodes placed using the Neuro|Mate™ robot, Ashida demonstrated that robotic precision and reproducibility could achieve exceptional accuracy while eliminating the need for patient cooperation during surgery. Her subsequent work, analyzing clinical outcomes in 152 Parkinson’s disease patients who underwent asleep, robot-assisted subthalamic nucleus DBS, confirmed that this approach yields robust motor improvements without compromising safety. With over 37 citations across her most-cited papers, Ashida’s contributions have established a new standard for functional neurosurgery, reducing patient discomfort and operative time while maintaining efficacy. Her pioneering integration of robotic systems into DBS workflows has not only advanced the field but also made life-changing treatment more accessible for those with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
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