S Vidyadhara
Papers
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Total Citations
39
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About
S. Vidyadhara is a pioneering spine surgeon whose research sits at the forefront of robotic-assisted spinal surgery, with a particular focus on pedicle screw placement accuracy, surgical workflow optimization, and the democratization of advanced surgical technology. Working primarily out of a single center in India, Vidyadhara has built one of the most robust prospective datasets in robotic spine surgery, encompassing landmark studies involving up to 750 cases and nearly 4,000 screws across the thoracolumbar spine. His most-cited contributions — collectively accumulating over 30 citations within a remarkably short publication window — address critical practical questions: how quickly surgeons can master robotic systems, where robotic errors originate and how to prevent them, and whether emerging pinless techniques can match traditional methods in safety and precision. His work spans the full complexity of spinal instrumentation, from cervical pedicle screws requiring custom-designed instruments to technically demanding spinopelvic S2 alar-iliac fixations. Notably, Vidyadhara has also demonstrated superior outcomes for robotic-assisted kyphoplasty over conventional fluoroscopic guidance, broadening robotics' clinical application beyond fusion surgery. His research is especially significant for training programs and developing-world surgical centers seeking to implement cutting-edge technology responsibly and effectively.
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- 6Robotic-assisted Spinopelvic Fusions using S2 Alar Iliac Screws2 citations · 2025
- 7Robotic-assisted Cervical Pedicle Screw Fixation With Custom Instruments2 citations · 2025
- 8Technical nuances of robotic-guided S2 alar-iliac screw insertion2 citations · 2025
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