AANS Beyond 2021: Scientific & Section Sessions-Scientific Session II: Spine

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In this video, Dr. Sogogo Walla, Dr. Mike Steinmetz, and Dr. Michael Wang moderate a scientific session on navigation and robotics in spine surgery. The first part features Dr. Juan Uribe and Dr. Nick Theodore discussing their experiences with navigations and robotics in spine surgery. They highlight the benefits in workflow and accuracy, as well as its usefulness for teaching residents. <br /><br />The second part features Dr. Juan Uribe presenting on prone lateral interbody fusion, emphasizing the advantages of the prone position, patient positioning, and the benefits of navigation and robotics. Dr. Luisa Pimenta discusses the Quadrilateral Retroperitoneal Technique (QTP) and its advantages, while Dr. John Polina talks about the application of Prone Transpsoas (PTP) in common spine cases. They both discuss patient positioning and the use of navigation and robotics in their respective approaches.<br /><br />Another topic covered in the video is optimizing patients with osteoporosis for spine surgery. The diagnosis involves DEXA scans and CT scans to assess bone density. Treatment options include medications and non-medical interventions like nutritional counseling and exercise. Surgical considerations involve various techniques and biologic considerations. Collaboration between spine surgeons, primary care providers, and endocrinologists is important for optimal outcomes.<br /><br />Lastly, Dr. Mike Wang and Dr. Nathaniel Brooks present on endoscopic spine surgery. They discuss the transformative approach, patient selection, visualization, and techniques for endoscopic surgery. Dr. Brooks focuses on the interlaminar approach for decompressive techniques like lumbar microdiscectomies. The presenters address the learning curve and the need for training and experience in incorporating endoscopic techniques.<br /><br />Credit is due to Dr. Sogogo Walla, Dr. Mike Steinmetz, Dr. Michael Wang, Dr. Juan Uribe, Dr. Nick Theodore, Dr. Luisa Pimenta, Dr. John Polina, Dr. Nathaniel Brooks, and Dr. Mike Wang for their contributions in the video.

Keywords

Dr. Sogogo Walla

Dr. Mike Steinmetz

Dr. Michael Wang

scientific session

navigation

robotics

spine surgery

Dr. Juan Uribe

Dr. Nick Theodore

prone lateral interbody fusion

Quadrilateral Retroperitoneal Technique (QTP)

Prone Transpsoas (PTP)

osteoporosis

endoscopic spine surgery

lumbar microdiscectomies