RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Can a Spine Robot Be More Efficient and Less Expensive While Maintaining Accuracy?
JF International Journal of Spine Surgery
JO Int J Spine Surg
FD International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery
SP 8277
DO 10.14444/8277
A1 Mohamed A.R. Soliman
A1 John Pollina
A1 Kornelis Poelstra
A1 Saad Chaudhary
A1 Kevin Foley
YR 2022
UL http://ijssurgery.com//content/early/2022/06/14/8277.abstract
AB Background Spinal surgical robots are in the early phases of development and adoption. These systems need to be easier to use, less costly, and more workflow-efficient.Methods A portable, operating room table-mounted spine robot and camera system are described. Accuracy and workflow efficiency were assessed in comparison to another commonly utilized spinal robotic system.Results For the surgical task of inserting 4 pedicle screws into 2 adjacent lumbar vertebrae, equivalent accuracy was seen with both systems. The new robotic system was more efficient in terms of total procedure time, system setup time, and screw planning to in-position time (p<0.05).Conclusions Spinal robotic systems can be more efficient and less expensive while maintaining accuracy.Clinical Relevance Spinal robots are being increasingly utilized in clinical practice. Lowering the cost of these systems and increasing their workflow efficiency should help patients and spine surgeons alike.