Robot-Assisted Spine Surgery: The Pearls and Pitfalls.

J Am Acad Orthop Surg · Jan 15 2025 · Review

Lee NJ, Lombardi JM, Qureshi S, Lehman RA

From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, NY Qureshi

Spine

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONRobot-assisted spine surgery offers high screw accuracy, less radiation, and better ergonomics, but surgeons must retain primary control and know platform-specific technical pitfalls and how to mitigate them.
Abstract, as published

Robot-assisted spine surgery has gained notable popularity among surgeons because of recent advancements in technology. These innovations provide several key benefits, including high screw accuracy rates, reduced radiation exposure, customized preoperative and intraoperative planning options, and improved ergonomics for surgeons. Despite the promising outcomes reported in literature, potential technical challenges remain across various robotic platforms. It is crucial for surgeons to remember that robotic platforms are shared-control systems, requiring the surgeon to maintain primary control throughout the procedure. To ensure patient safety, surgeons should be well versed in common technical pitfalls and strategies to mitigate these limitations.

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