Robotic spine surgery does not mean a robot operates on you. It means the surgeon uses planning and guidance technology to support parts of the procedure.
The surgeon remains in control and makes the clinical decisions throughout the operation.
Why it may be considered:
Navigation can help the surgical team plan an approach and guide instrument placement. Whether that approach is appropriate depends on the diagnosis, anatomy, imaging, and overall health of the patient.
During a consultation, Dr. Baker reviews the available imaging and discusses whether a robotic approach, another treatment, or no surgery is appropriate for the individual case.