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Experience with the utilization of new-generation shared-control robotic system for spinal instrumentation.
Haider et al., J Neurosurg Sci 2024
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https://doi.org/10.23736/S0390-5616.24.06206-4
This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of using the Mazor X robotic system for spinal instrumentation in thoracic and lumbo-sacral spine surgeries. Conducted between July 2017 and June 2020 by a single surgeon, it involved 28 patients and the placement of 159 screws. The findings highlight a significant decrease in the mean time for screw placement from 8.70 minutes to 5.42 minutes after the surgeon’s first 20 cases, indicating a learning curve. Importantly, there were no postoperative complications related to screw placement, such as neurologic deficits, new radiculopathy, or the need for revision surgery due to mispositioned screws.
Key Points:
– The use of the Mazor X robotic system in spine surgery is both safe and efficient.
– A learning curve is present, with significant improvements in procedure time after 20 cases.
– No complications were reported related to the robotic-assisted screw placements.
This study contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting robotic assistance in spine surgery, emphasizing its reliability, safety, and precision, with improved efficiency after a surgeon gains experience with the technology.