Table 2

Operative and postoperative parameters for 117 patients undergoing robotic spine surgery.

Parameters N (%)Mean ± SD
Total screws728
Revision surgeries35 (30%)
Operative characteristics
 Levels operated3.2 ± 1.7
 Estimated blood loss, mL363 ± 569.1
 Incision-to-extubation time, min222 ± 90.2
 Length of stay, d5.8 ± 7.6
 30-d readmission16 (14%)
Screw location
 Cervical55 (7.6%)
 Thoracic215 (30%)
 Lumbar383 (53%)
 Sacral75 (10%)
Approach
 Anterior posterior4 (3.4%)
 Posterior113 (97%)
Incision
 Midline55 (47%)
 Paramedian45 (38%)
 Midline and paramedian17 (15%)
Discharge location
 Home93 (79%)
 ACIR14 (12%)
 SAR10 (8.5%)
Reoperation Indication
 Fusion extension6 (5.1%)
 Wound dehiscence5 (4.3%)
 Hardware failure4 (3.4%)
 Adjacent segment disease2 (1.7%)
 Screw revision2 (1.7%)
 Radiculopathy4 (3.4%)
Revised screws3 (0.4%)
Complications
 Wound infection/dehiscence6 (5.1%)
 Cerebrospinal fluid leak6 (5.1%)
 Other1 (0.9%)
  • Abbreviations: ACIR, acute inpatient rehabilitation; SAR, subacute rehabilitation.