Authors
Arash J Sayari, Coralie Pardo, Bryce A Basques, Matthew W Colman
Journal
Annals of Translational Medicine. 2019 May;7(10):224.
Abstract
Recent advancements in medical technology have led to the emergence of robotic-assisted surgery with the hope of creating a safer and more efficient surgical environment for the patient and surgical team. Spine surgery and spine tumor surgery involve challenging anatomy and demand highly precise surgical maneuvers, creating an important niche for robotic systems. While still in its infancy, robotics in spine surgery have proven successful in pedicle screw placement. Similarly, robotics has begun to be used for accurate resections and surgical planning in tumor surgery. As future studies are published and robotics systems continue to evolve, we can expect more tactile haptic feedback and implementation of useful instruments to improve preoperative planning, resection guidance, and reconstruction during spine tumor surgery.
Keywords: Neoplasm metastasis; neoplasms; robotics; spinal cord neoplasms; spine; surgery, computer assisted.