Selby Chen

Jacksonville College, Mayo Clinic in Florida

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Dr. Selby Chen is a pioneering spine surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly through the integration of robotic assistance and awake anesthesia protocols. His major contributions center on demonstrating the safety, efficacy, and perioperative advantages of robotic-assisted transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) over traditional fluoroscopically guided approaches. In his landmark 2021 study, which has garnered 46 citations, Dr. Chen provided compelling evidence that robotic-assisted TLIF reduces radiation exposure, improves screw placement accuracy, and shortens hospital stays without compromising clinical outcomes. He further expanded the boundaries of spine surgery with his work on awake robotic TLIF, showing that select lumbar fusions can be performed under conscious sedation—a paradigm shift that minimizes anesthetic risks and accelerates recovery. With over 70 total citations for these two foundational papers, Dr. Chen’s work has been instrumental in validating robotic platforms as a standard tool in minimally invasive spine surgery. His research not only enhances surgical precision but also prioritizes patient-centered care, making him a leading voice in the evolution of modern spinal interventions.