Robotic Guidance in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: a Review of Recent Literature and Commentary on a Developing Technology.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-1-2019
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) and robotic technology are growing in popularity and are increasing utilized in combination. The purpose of this review is to identify the current successes, potential drawbacks, and future directions of robotic guidance for MIS compared to traditional techniques.
RECENT FINDINGS: Recent literature highlights successful incorporation of robotic guidance in MIS as a consistently accurate method for pedicle screw placement. With a short learning curve and low complication rates, robot guidance may also reduce the use of fluoroscopy, operative time, and length of hospital stay. Recent literature suggests that incorporating robotic guidance in MIS improves the accuracy of pedicle screw insertion and may have added benefits both intra- and postoperatively for the patient and provider. Future research should focus on direct comparison between MIS with and without robotic guidance.
Volume
12
Issue
2
First Page
245
Last Page
251
ISSN
1935-973X
Published In/Presented At
Stull, J. D., Mangan, J. J., Vaccaro, A. R., & Schroeder, G. D. (2019). Robotic Guidance in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: a Review of Recent Literature and Commentary on a Developing Technology. Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine, 12(2), 245–251. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-019-09558-2
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
31037519
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article