Yunfeng Xu
Papers
6
Total Citations
637
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About
Yunfeng Xu is a leading figure in the advancement of robotic spine surgery, with a research portfolio that has fundamentally reshaped how surgeons approach spinal instrumentation. His work centers on comparing robot-assisted systems—particularly the TiRobot—against conventional fluoroscopy-guided techniques for pedicle screw and cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screw placement. Through a series of rigorous clinical trials and matched-cohort studies, Xu has demonstrated that robotic navigation significantly enhances screw accuracy while reducing the risk of complications such as cortical breaches and superior facet joint violations. His 2019 prospective randomized controlled trial, which has garnered 244 citations, stands as a landmark study in the field, providing Level I evidence for the safety and precision of robot-assisted thoracolumbar surgery. Beyond clinical outcomes, Xu has also pioneered force-image control methods for autonomous drilling systems, as shown in his 2014 work on sheep vertebrae. With over 600 total citations across his most influential papers, Yunfeng Xu’s contributions are not only advancing surgical practice but also setting the standard for evidence-based integration of robotics in orthopedics.
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- 3Robotic navigation during spine surgery85 citations · 2019
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