Miki Katzir

Dr. Miki Katzir is a neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. He serves as faculty in the Department of Neurosurgery within the College of Medicine. His clinical practice focuses on spinal oncology, including primary/metastatic tumors, and degenerative conditions like herniated discs and spinal stenosis.

Research Interests: Dr. Katzir's work spans:

• Minimally Invasive Oncological Spine Surgery (MIOSS)
• Radiotherapy-compatible spinal implants (carbon fiber vs. titanium)
• Cost-effectiveness of spinal metastasis treatments
• Surgical management of rare spinal tumors (e.g., GIST metastases)
• Complication mitigation in complex spine reconstruction

Publication Trends: His 15 most recent articles (2016-2025) demonstrate evolving expertise in spinal oncology biomechanics and radiotherapy integration. Early works addressed surgical complications and diagnostic techniques, while recent publications focus on optimizing implant materials for postoperative radiation therapy and economic outcomes in metastatic spine surgery.

Training & Affiliations: Dr. Katzir trained internationally:

• Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (University of Washington Harborview)
• Fellowship in Oncology/Complex Spine Surgery (Ohio State University)
• Residency in Neurosurgery (Rambam Maimonides, Israel)

He maintains active clinical research collaborations across U.S. and European institutions.