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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California, United States.

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Robotic assistance is transforming adult spinal deformity surgery, improving minimally invasive procedures and patient outcomes. This technology offers significant potential to redefine the standard of care in complex spinal surgeries.

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  • Qualitative review of research articles.
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  • Literature search conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar databases.
  • Analysis of robotic applications in software planning, screw placement, fixation, outcomes, and learning curves.

    • Main Results:

    • Robotic assistance has demonstrated advancements in pedicle screw placement and sacropelvic fixation for ASD.
    • Operative outcomes and the learning curve associated with robotic adoption are key areas of investigation.
    • The technology, though nascent, is beginning to show its utility in complex spinal procedures.

    Conclusions:

    • Robotic assistance is a rapidly evolving technology with the potential to significantly improve ASD surgery.
    • Further research is needed to fully characterize its benefits and challenges, guiding future standard of care.
    • Robotics offers a pathway to enhanced precision and potentially better outcomes in complex spinal deformity correction.