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Computer Assisted Spine Surgery

Computer assisted spine surgery has become an increasingly popular option in recent years because of advances in computer and laser technology.

Ultimately, the advantages of computer assisted spine surgery are twofold: it offers better magnification and increased spatial awareness. Through the use of computer technology, surgery is quicker and more precise than ever before and patient recovery time is greatly decreased.

Unlike standard open back surgery which requires hospitalization, large incisions, and muscle dissection, computer assisted spine surgery is minimally invasive and is typically an outpatient procedure. Also known as endoscopic surgery, computer-assisted procedures can be done by inserting a tiny camera (or endoscope) and the surgeon’s instruments through a small, superficial incision in the back or neck. The camera’s images are then magnified and relayed on a computer screen in the operating room in real-time, allowing the surgeon an unparalleled view of the target and a level of accuracy that could never be matched with a scalpel and the naked eye.

Computer assisted spine surgery also:

• Streamlines procedures by helping the surgeon navigate a direct route to the problem area, whether it’s a herniated disc, bone spur, or foraminal stenosis
• Allows the surgeon to push the soft tissue aside rather than cut it
• Offers a clearer view of the surgical site
• Makes it easier to perform multiple procedures in one session, which further limits cost, pain, and time for the patient
• Limits the presence of bleeding, scarring, and internal scar tissue
• Is typically performed on an outpatient basis, which means the patient is able to leave the surgery center on his or her own accord within hours after the procedure

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At the forefront of this growing technology is the award-winning staff at Laser Spine Institute (LSI). Our surgeons are global leaders in endoscopic spine surgery, and we are available to further discuss the specific procedures we offer, including: foraminotomy, laminotomy, percutaneous endoscopic discectomy, and facet thermal ablation. Contact LSI today to find out if one of these procedures is right for you and for a free review of your MRI or CT scan.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.