Spine surgeons Glenn Russo, MD; Girard Girasole, MD; John Awad, MD, and Gary Zimmerman, MD, performed the first cases using the PathKeeper System at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, Conn.
The two cases were multi-level lumbar degenerative surgeries, PathKeeper said in an Aug. 3 news release. The system is designed for improved precision, workflow efficiency and eliminates radiation exposure.
"I've recently had the benefit of incorporating PathKeeper navigation into my practice," Dr. Russo said in the release. "With a very manageable learning curve, it has allowed me to safely navigate spinal implant placement and preserve valuable OR real estate. However, I find that their imaging technology is particularly exciting with growing applications in minimally-invasive surgery. I believe this advancement will allow me to safely reassign cases to the outpatient realm."
PathKeeper earned FDA 510(k) clearance earlier this year.