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Robotic-Assisted Spine Surgery: Role in Training the Next Generation of Spine Surgeons.
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Neurospine . Mar2024, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p116-127. 15p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Objective: This study aimed to assess the degree of interest in robot-assisted spine surgery (RASS) among residents and to investigate the learning curve for beginners performing robotic surgery. Methods: We conducted a survey to assess awareness and interest in RASS among young neurosurgery residents. Subsequently, we offered a hands-on training program using a dummy to educate one resident. After completing the program, the trained resident performed spinal fusion surgery with robotic assistance under the supervision of a mentor. The clinical outcomes and learning curve associated with robotic surgery were then analyzed. Results: Neurosurgical residents had limited opportunities to participate in spinal surgery during their training. Despite this, there was a significant interest in the emerging field of robotic surgery. A trained resident performed RASS under the supervision of a senior surgeon. A total of 166 screw insertions were attempted in 28 patients, with 2 screws failing due to skiving. According to the Gertzbein-Robbins classification, 85.54% of the screws were rated as grade A, 11.58% as grade B, 0.6% as grade C, and 1.2% as grade D. The clinical acceptance rate was approximately 96.99%, which is comparable to the results reported by senior experts and time per screw statistically significantly decreased as experience was gained. Conclusion: RASS can be performed with high accuracy within a relatively short timeframe, if residents receive adequate training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *SURGICAL education
*SPINAL surgery
*SURGICAL robots
*SPINAL fusion
*SURGEONS
*SPINE
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 25866583
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Neurospine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176893166
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2448006.003