Emerging Technologies in Spine Surgery-Designing a Robot for Spinal Surgery

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In this video, Dr. Theodore discusses the usage of robotics in spine surgery. He begins by talking about the advancements in imaging and surgical techniques that have contributed to the field of robotics. He mentions that while image guidance and robotics have been used in surgeries, their adoption rates have not been very high. Dr. Theodore explains that the next step is to bring all three components together - imaging, surgery, and robotics. He highlights the need for high accuracy and precision in surgery and how image guidance can improve this. He also discusses the challenges and considerations of using robotics in surgery, including workflow, imaging options, feedback mechanisms, and usability. Dr. Theodore demonstrates the benefits of robotics in different spinal surgeries and presents the potential for automation in surgical procedures. He concludes by suggesting that robotics could revolutionize spine surgery and improve patient outcomes. The video does not provide any specific credits or references for the information presented.

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Nicholas Theodore, MD, FAANS

Keywords

robotics in spine surgery

advancements in imaging

image guidance

challenges of using robotics

improving patient outcomes