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A Spine Robotic-Assisted Navigation System for Pedicle Screw Placement
Published on: May 11, 2020
How I do it. Posterolateral lumbar spine fixation and decompression with navigation interfaced with a robotic
Zefferino Rossini1, Maria Pia Tropeano2, Matteo Gionso2
1Neurosurgery Department, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano - Milan, Italy. Zefferino.rossini@humanitas.it.
Introduction:
Lumbar spine fixation and fusion is currently performed with intraoperative tools such as intraoperative CT scan integrated to navigation system to provide accurate and safe positioning of the screws. The use of microscopic visualization systems enhances visualization and accuracy during decompression of the spinal canal as well.
Methods:
We introduce a novel setting in microsurgical decompression and fusion of lumbar spine using an exoscope with robotized arm (RoboticScope) interfaced with navigation and head mounted displays.
Conclusion:
Spinal canal decompression and fusion can effectively be performed with RoboticScope, with significant advantages especially regarding ergonomics.
