A meta-analysis compared TiRobot assisted surgery to conventional methods for patients of all ages with spinal deformities. The study looked at how well screws were placed, the time spent in surgery, and various safety outcomes like blood loss and complication rates.
The results showed that using the TiRobot system significantly improved the accuracy of pedicle screw placement. While total operating time was longer overall, children who had the robot assistance saw shorter times for actual screw insertion. Additionally, patients across both groups experienced less blood loss during surgery, and pediatric patients required less radiation from X-ray machines.
Safety outcomes were also a key finding. The study reported lower rates of general and neurological complications when using the TiRobot system. Adult patients who used the robot assistance had shorter hospital stays. While the surgical correction of the spine was similar between both groups, the robot helped ensure more precise placement. These findings suggest that robotic assistance can improve safety and accuracy in spinal surgeries.
