5. Less X-ray exposure
Prior to Mazor X Stealth Edition Robotic Guidance Platform, after a screw was inserted into the spine, the surgeon would take X-rays to view the position of the screw before moving on to the next step in the procedure. Now the surgery can be planned preoperatively on computer software, eliminating the need for multiple X-rays during the operation, which means less radiation exposure for patients and the care team.
Mazor X Stealth Edition Robotic Guidance Platform can be used in the treatment of many spine conditions, such as spinal instability (too much motion in spine) that produces pain or spinal abnormalities like scoliosis.
“LVHN's continued investment to acquire the latest surgical technologies shows our commitment to offer patients the best care possible,” says Michael Pasquale, MD, Physician in Chief, Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence. LVHN was among the first of three institutions in the world to acquire IRIS, a 3D technology used during robotic surgery for imaging of a patient's anatomy for partial nephrectomies (kidney surgery to remove diseased tissue). LVHN also is first in the state to offer extended reality or XR (the combination of virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality) for brain surgery. “LVHN is known for excellence in surgical care, and our addition of the Mazor X Stealth Edition Robotic Guidance Platform is an example of why people have come to know us for leading-edge technology.”
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