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The robotic surgery risks surgeons should be addressing
Robotic-assisted surgery offers increased accuracy, efficiency and safety. However, as the technology becomes more complex, the risk of security breaches, network interruptions, latency and equipment failure need to be addressed, Semiconductor Engineering reported June 30. -
Dr. Alan Daniels, Dr. Bryce Basques perform Rhode Island's 1st Mazor X Stealth surgery
Alan Daniels, MD, and Bryce Basques, MD, who both practice out of University Orthopedics in Providence, R.I., performed the state's first spine surgery with the Mazor X Stealth edition platform. -
7 key robotics developments in Q2
From Globus Medical's new imaging system debut to Accelus' new leadership, here are seven key spine and robotics headlines to know from the second quarter of 2022: -
Spine surgeons spotlight 4 key issues with robots
Surgical robots entered the spine field in 2004, when the FDA cleared the Mazor SpineAssist to guide the placement of pedicle screws. Spine robots have come a long way since but are still very much in their infancy. Although most surgeons consider robots to play a key role in the future of spine surgery, there are challenges that need to be addressed. -
New Jersey health system adds spine robots
Englewood (N.J.) Health became the first hospital in the state to add Globus Medical's Excelsius Ecosystem. -
Dr. Andrew Wassef completes 1,000th robotic-assisted surgery
Andrew Wassef, MD, completed his 1000th joint replacement surgery using Mako SmartRobotics technology. -
North Carolina health system adds Medtronic spine robot
Statesville, N.C.-based Iredell Health System is bolstering its robotics services, adding Medtronic's Mazor X, according to a June 19 announcement in The Statesville Record and Landmark. -
Spine robot market to approach $1B by 2028
The spine surgical robot market, estimated to be worth $331.2 million in 2022, is projected to reach $988.8 million by 2028, according to a market report released June 20. -
Dr. Ian Madom completes 300th robot-assisted surgery
Ian Madom, MD, completed his 300th robotic-assisted surgery with the ExcelciusGPS. -
Neurosurgeon completes 1st robotic-assisted tumor biopsy in Colorado
A Colorado neurosurgeon recently completed the first tumor biopsy in the state using Globus Medical's ExcelsiusGPS Cranial Solutions technology. -
Dr. Erkan Alci completes 100th robot-assisted surgery
Erkan Alci, MD, recently completed his 100th robotic-assisted surgery with the ExcelsiusGPS. -
Connecticut hospital adds Modus V spine robot
Hartford HealthCare St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, Conn., added Synaptive's Modus V 3D exoscope technology for spine and brain surgery. -
Ohio hospital adds Loop-X imaging robot
Springfield (Ohio) Regional Medical Center added the Loop-X mobile imaging robot for spine and brain procedures. -
Michigan hospital expands spine program, adds robot
Sheridan (Mich.) Community Hospital increased investments in its spinal care and acquired a Mazor X Stealth Edition robot, local news source the Daily News reported June 10. -
Hoag Orthopedic Institute adds 2nd joint replacement robot
Irvine, Calif.-based Hoag Orthopedic Institute added a second robot to its technology lineup. -
Orthopedic surgeon used robot to complete region's 1st smart knee replacement
Alexander Harbin, MD, completed Upstate New York's first knee replacement with Zimmer Biomet's Persona IQ implant with robotic assistance. -
7 robotics headlines in May
From milestone surgeries to new investments, here are seven robotics headlines from the last month: -
Merit Health expands robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery program
Merit Health Wesley hospital in Hattiesburg, Miss., expanded its robotic-assisted surgery system arsenal to include a robotic joint replacement system. -
Medtronic has record sales for spine robots in Q4
Medtronic saw record sales for its spine robots in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 even as the market is loaded with competition. -
Spine surgeon completes 100th robotic-assisted surgery
Andrew Kokkino, MD, recently completed his 100th robotic-assisted spine surgery with the ExcelsiusGPS robot in Springfield, Ore.
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