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Robotically assisted spondylodesis for left-sided herniated disc L4–5 and spondylolysis L5–S1

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Robotic spine surgery is a rapidly developing field and offers several advantages for both patients and the surgical team. Several studies have shown greater accuracy in screw placement, less blood loss, less radiation exposure, and fewer reoperations compared with freehand procedures. Here the authors present the case of a 40-year-old woman with a herniated disc at level L4-5 and spondylolysis at level L5-S1. They performed robot-assisted spondylodesis using midline cortical screws in both levels due to foot-drop paralysis and refractory pain and present their workflow for robot-assisted spondylodesis. The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2025.4.FOCVID2512.

Source: Neurosurgical Focus Video

DOI: 10.3171/2025.4.focvid2512

Authors: Daniela Pierscianek, Ahmed Alfarra, Ralf Stroop, Tim W. Lau, Nicolai El Hindy

Institution: Katholisches Klinikum Lünen/Werne , St.-Marien-Hospital Lünen

Language: English

Topic: Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411910731

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