[Current status and prospects for the application of robot-assisted spine surgery].

Journal: Zhonghua wai ke za zhi [Chinese journal of surgery]
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Abstract

Traditional spine surgery frequently encounters difficulties with inadequate surgical visualization and high risk.Robot-assisted spine surgery is quickly evolving,particularly in screw placement,providing three-dimensional imaging and precise positioning to optimize the surgical process. Robot-assisted systems can increase surgical precision,reduce operating time and radiation exposure,and improve patient prognosis. They also have strong image recognition and analysis capabilities,reducing intraoperative instability and fatigue and allowing remote manipulation.While robot-assisted spine surgery has demonstrated noteworthy advantages in regards to screw placement accuracy and reduced radiation exposure,its effects on operative time remain subject to debate,with cost being a significant hindrance to widespread implementation.Long-term clinical validation and studies of outcomes are necessary for the extensive use of robotic-assisted spine surgery.Future priorities include the enhancement of surgical navigation and imaging,integration of artificial intelligence,improvement of telesurgical capabilities,expansion of robotic functionality,and the development of policy guidance and clinical guidelines to accompany the growth of technology.Robot-assisted spine surgery enhances accuracy and safety,and is anticipated to assume an increasingly crucial role in spine surgery as technology advances and becomes more widely available.

Authors

  • D He
    Department of Spine Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing 100035, China.
  • Q Zhang
    Department of Radiology, People's Hospital of Qinghai Province, Xining 810000, China.
  • J W Zhao
    Department of Spine Surgery,Beijing Jishuitan Hospital,Capital Medical University,Research Unit of Intelligent Orthopedics,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences,Beijing 100035,China.