Is robotic spine surgery safe?

Robotic spine surgery is one of the safest, most accurate minimally invasive spinal procedures available. Robotic guidance has been used in over 29,000 procedures, helped place over 100,000 implants and been cleared by the FDA.

Is robotic surgery covered by insurance?

Does Insurance Cover Robotic Surgery? Robotic surgery is categorized as robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery. Any insurance that covers minimally invasive surgery generally covers robotic surgery.

Can you get a robotic spine?

Robotic spine surgery is a form of minimally invasive spine surgery. If you are experiencing chronic back pain that is unresponsive to non-surgical treatment, you may be a candidate for minimally invasive spine surgery in conjunction with the ExcelsiusGPS™ spinal surgery system.

How successful is robotic surgery?

The published data regarding robot-assisted pyeloplasty show excellent results and success rates, ranging between 94% and 100%.

Why are robots used in surgery?

Robotic surgery, or robot-assisted surgery, allows doctors to perform many types of complex procedures with more precision, flexibility and control than is possible with conventional techniques. Robotic surgery is usually associated with minimally invasive surgery — procedures performed through tiny incisions.

Where the spine is situated in the body?

Seven bones in the neck—the cervical spine. 12 bones in the chest—the thoracic spine. Five bones in the lower back—the lumbar spine.

Is robotic surgery more expensive?

Compared to traditional surgery, robotic surgery is usually more expensive. Allow us to explain to you why. A single robot costs about $2 million. The system has an annual service contract requiring between $100,000 – $170,000 (in addition to the purchase price).

How long has Robotic spine surgery been around?

Robotic surgery first entered the spine and neurosurgery field in 2004 with SpineAssist, a robotic system that could place screws with considerable accuracy compared to freehand placement. Over the next decade, additional models would continue to improve on the accuracy rates established before.

Can back surgery be done robotically?

Dr. Lieberman: Robotic spine surgery can be performed in a traditional operating room setting in a hospital or in an outpatient or ambulatory spine center. The robot can facilitate less invasive approaches, so surgery can be accomplished as an outpatient procedure.

What are some disadvantages of robotic surgery?

The only cons associated with robotic surgery are that of higher costs. The robot itself is expectedly very expensive with the cost of disposable supplies sending the cost of the procedure even higher. Many hospitals are doing feasibility studies to determine whether the huge expense is worthwhile.