New and Evolving Technologies for Minimally Invasive Lumbar Surgery-New and Evolving technologies for minimally invasive lumbar disc surgery Part 2

New and Evolving technologies for minimally invasive lumbar disc surgery Part 2

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Video Summary

In the video, Dr. Dan Shuba from Northwell Health discussed new technologies for minimally invasive lumbar disc surgery. He focused on virtual reality exoscopes and augmented reality platforms. He mentioned the importance of improving safety, decreasing variability, and improving planning in spine surgery. Dr. Shuba explained that machine learning and artificial intelligence can help decrease variability, while automation, like robots, can improve safety. He then explored the benefits of augmented reality in spine surgery, such as improving visualization and reducing attention drift. He also discussed the exoscope, a microscope-like device that enhances visualization and improves surgeon posture. Dr. Shuba presented case examples and studies supporting the accuracy and efficiency of these technologies.

Keywords

minimally invasive lumbar disc surgery

virtual reality exoscopes

augmented reality platforms

machine learning

automation