Robotic Spine Surgery

Robotic Spine Surgery

By harnessing the power of advanced medical technology, surgeons execute precise spine surgery procedures that cause minimal harm to your muscles and tissue. The New York Spine Institute offers significant surgery experience and an innovative nature to serve patients with the most advanced medical techniques. Our robotic back surgery has helped many patients suffering from degenerative disc disease, spinal deformities such as scoliosis and other back conditions.

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What Is Robotic Spine Surgery?

Robotic spine surgery, known as minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), utilizes advanced technology to perform an array of spine procedures. Whereas traditional spine surgery or open surgery involves long incision lines, orthopedic robotic surgery causes minimal tissue damage with small incisions. MISS systems like ExcelsiusGPS® utilize a specialized 360-degree navigation system that offers a live feed of the surgical area and retractors to create a precise pathway to the area of the spine that needs treatment.

How Is Robotic Technology Implemented?

The New York Spine Institute utilizes robotic technology from Globus Medical. The ExcelsiusGPS® employs X-ray images to map out the route that a rigid robotic arm must navigate. The GPS system guides the arm to the specific spinal area that needs attention. A Globus spine robot offers real-time feedback during the procedure, allowing surgeons to perform tasks accurately. Globus robotic spine surgery enhances precision and streamlines the process.

What Types of Procedures Does MISS Perform?

There are several types of robotic spine surgery, as there are many minimally invasive surgery techniques. Common procedures include:

Placing screws and rods: A surgeon utilizes guidewires that are strategically placed using X-rays to guide screws to the spinal column. The surgeon then inserts rods and screws to stabilize the spine and removes the guidewires when the screws are in place.
Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: During this procedure, the surgeon inserts multiple screws in the vertebrae. The surgeon will remove any damaged disc, add bone material and fuse it to the existing bone for spine stability and pain relief.
Discectomy: When the soft tissue between discs pushes out and irritates nearby nerves, you can experience pain in your arms and legs. Your surgeon can remove these discs, referred to as herniated discs, with robotic spine surgery.
Spinal decompression: This procedure removes pieces of bone to alleviate pressure on the spinal nerves.

What Are the Advantages of Robotic Spine Surgery?

Compared to traditional back surgery, Globus robotic spine surgery offers enhanced patient benefits, including:

Enhanced procedure precision
Better overall patient outcomes
A lower rate of revision surgery needed compared to conventional procedures
Shorter surgeries
A lower risk of infection
Tiny incisions and small scars
Less tissue, neurovascular and muscle trauma
Less post-op pain
A quicker recovery time

What Is the Recovery Time for Robotic Spine Surgery?

Any kind of back surgery requires recovery time. On average, patients take six weeks to recover from robotic spine surgery. Patients can start completing most daily tasks and work routines after about a month. Your health care provider will discuss altering your lifestyle for optimal recovery. They might suggest:

Abstaining from lifting heavy objects for a month or more after surgery.
Refraining from strenuous work for a month or more after surgery.

Because robotic back surgery causes minimal tissue damage, the recovery window is shorter than traditional surgery — as long incisions in the back from traditional surgery can take more than a year to heal. Patients who receive standard spine surgery also need a longer recovery time in a medical facility, while most patients who undergo MISS return home within a few days after surgery.

Doctor examining patient's shoulder and side

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The New York Spine Institute combines advanced technology and the knowledge of our skilled surgeons to offer you precise spine surgery. Visit one of our offices located throughout Greater New York City, White Plains, Long Island or Newburgh for a personable, in-depth initial consultation. Book an appointment now!

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