The Future of Spine Surgery: Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery

UAB Med Cast

English - April 17, 2023 05:00 - 15.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
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Neurosurgeons are using robotics to make some spine surgeries more precise and efficient. Jakub Godzik, MD, explains how robotics are being used in minimally invasive spinal fusion surgeries to deliver screws more precisely based on CT scans, resulting in smaller incisions and less tissue damage. He discusses which patients benefit most from this method. Learn more about the future of robotics and AI for spine surgeries.