Robotic Spine Surgery
The use of computer guided navigation during surgery allows less tissue damage and dissection to accomplish accurate placement of instruments and hardware.
This is accomplished by using live 3-D imaging, special computers, guiding machines, markers on the body as reference points, and special instruments to help with surgery.
Advantages of Robot Navigated Spine Surgery
Robot assisted procedures allow for the surgical team to pre-plan the surgery before it begins. With computers and advanced imaging, hardware can be maneuvered in 3-D and a blueprint for surgery is made.
Less tissue damage
Less blood loss
Less radiation for both surgeon and patients
Risks of Surgery
There is no surgery without risks. They include but are not limited to: bad reaction to anesthesia, surgical site infection, prolonged pain, nerve injury, spinal fluid leak, and the need for additional surgery.