Surgery Center in Beverly Hills Adds Minimally Invasive Spine Surgical Robot

Hoag Orthopedic Institute Surgery Center Beverly Hills Adds Minimally Invasive Spine Surgical Robot

Spine surgeons at Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI) Surgery Center Beverly Hills are currently using a Globus spine surgical-assist robot for support in certain spinal remediation surgeries, the first such robot dedicated to spinal surgery within the HOI network. The HOI Beverly Hills surgery center focuses on general musculoskeletal care, particularly minimally invasive spine surgery and pain management.

The robot is used in spine procedures such as posterior screw and rod fixation. On the day of surgery, medical images are taken and imported into the robot. These images are used to determine the size and placement of screws and create a surgical plan based on the patient’s anatomy.

“The surgical plan allows a surgeon to guide the rigid arm to a specific region of the spine, similar to a planned route or pathway on a GPS,” says Alexandre Rasouli, M.D., a Beverly Hills-based spine surgeon who leads the staff at Hoag Orthopedic Institute Surgery Center Beverly Hills. “The precision is incredibly exact, and the surgeon uses this pathway or route to accurately place screws using instruments.”

Throughout the procedure, the surgical instruments and implants are continuously displayed on the screen for the surgeon and staff to monitor. This display allows the surgeon to view live feedback during your procedure.

“The minimally invasive procedure uses a small incision, and muscles are separated rather than split during surgery,” adds Dr. Rasouli, who will perform nearly 600 outpatient spine surgeries this year, including multi-level procedures. “Surgery is individualized to the patient and the patient’s symptoms.”

Minimally invasive procedures in a surgery center environment result in lower costs for patients who can recuperate at home and begin rehabilitation to return to normal activities sooner.

The Hoag Orthopedic Institute network now has nine orthopedic surgical robots in current use.