Collier County surgeons use robots for brain and spine surgeries.
A novel robotic system is assisting physicians in Collier County with intricate brain and spinal surgeries. Physician’s Regional Hospital has recently introduced the ExcelsiusGPS robot, an innovative technology that stands out as one of the first of its kind in the region.
The cutting-edge robot, developed by Globus Medical, employs a blend of GPS technology and sophisticated imaging to assist surgeons in performing procedures that demand accuracy, according to a recent article by Mahmoud Bennett by FOX4.
On Friday, Dr. Amanda Sacino, a neurosurgeon, welcomed Fox 4 for a unique glimpse at the system, which she claims is one of the first of its kind in Collier County.
“What this does is it essentially displays on the screen the various cuts I can make in the bone to access the tumor, ensuring that I only remove exactly what is necessary to eliminate the spine tumor and nothing beyond that,” Dr. Sacino explained, highlighting the intricate process of the robot.
Dr. Sacino completed his training at Johns Hopkins University and has a focus on robotic-assisted surgeries. “The creator of this robot serves as the head of spine surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and he is also my mentor,” Sacino elaborated.
According to Dr. Sacino, the aging population of Southwest Florida is poised to gain the greatest advantages from this technology, which enhances surgeries by making them less invasive, quicker, and safer.
“In the past, during more extensive surgeries, it was common to inform patients of a certain age, ‘I’m sorry, I don’t believe you can handle it.’ However, you now have the opportunity to assist more patients,” Sacino elaborated.
Sacino states that although the new technology shows great potential, the future of robots appears even more promising.
“I believe that things will continue to expand increasingly,” she stated. “This began as a solution for spine surgery, and it has now expanded to include brain surgery. As AI continues to advance, I believe we will increasingly integrate it and enhance automation. The sky’s the limit regarding what we can accomplish to assist patients with it,” she added.
This article originally appeared on FOX4.