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Three-dimensional Navigation-guided, Prone, Single-position, Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Technique
Published on: July 15, 2021
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Single-position prone lateral transpsoas interbody fusion with Mazor robotic guidance
John P Wilson1, Charles Ronkon1, Edward Burkhardt1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences, Shreveport, Louisiana.
Neurosurgical Focus: Video
|August 1, 2025
Summary
This video demonstrates a minimally invasive surgical technique for lumbar spondylolisthesis using robotic assistance. It details a single-position prone lateral interbody fusion for effective treatment of back pain and nerve compression.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Spinal Fusion Techniques
Background:
- Lumbar spondylolisthesis causes mechanical back pain and radiculopathy due to dynamic instability and foraminal stenosis.
- Traditional surgical approaches have limitations; single-position prone lateral interbody fusion is a newer, popular technique.
- Robotic navigation offers enhanced precision in spinal surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To illustrate the surgical technique of single-position prone lateral transpsoas interbody fusion with robotic assistance.
- To provide surgeons with step-by-step guidance and operative pearls for this procedure.
- To showcase the application of the Mazor X Stealth robotic system in treating lumbar spondylolisthesis.
Main Methods:
- Operative video demonstration of a grade 1 L3-4 spondylolisthesis correction.
- Single-position prone lateral transpsoas interbody fusion procedure.
- Percutaneous instrumentation utilizing the Mazor X Stealth robotic system for navigation.
Main Results:
- Successful execution of a single-position prone lateral interbody fusion with robotic guidance.
- Demonstration of key surgical steps and integration of robotic technology.
- Highlights the feasibility of using robotic navigation for this specific spinal fusion approach.
Conclusions:
- Single-position prone lateral interbody fusion with robotic navigation is a viable surgical option for lumbar spondylolisthesis.
- Robotic assistance enhances precision and potentially simplifies the procedure for surgeons.
- This technique effectively addresses dynamic instability and foraminal stenosis in lumbar spondylolisthesis.
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