• Dean C Perfetti, Stanley Kisinde, Mary P Rogers-LaVanne, Alexander M Satin, and Isador H Lieberman.
• Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, New Hyde Park, NY.
• Spine. 2022 Jul 1; 47 (13): 909921909-921.

Study DesignSystematic review.ObjectiveThe aim of this review is to present an overview of robotic spine surgery (RSS) including its history, applications, limitations, and future directions.Summary Of Background DataThe first RSS platform received United States Food and Drug Administration approval in 2004. Since then, robotic-assisted placement of thoracolumbar pedicle screws has been extensively studied. More recently, expanded applications of RSS have been introduced and evaluated.MethodsA systematic search of the Cochrane, OVID-MEDLINE, and PubMed databases was performed for articles relevant to robotic spine surgery. Institutional review board approval was not needed.ResultsThe placement of thoracolumbar pedicle screws using RSS is safe and accurate and results in reduced radiation exposure for the surgeon and surgical team. Barriers to utilization exist including learning curve and large capital costs. Additional applications involving minimally invasive techniques, cervical pedicle screws, and deformity correction have emerged.ConclusionInterest in RSS continues to grow as the applications advance in parallel with image guidance systems and minimally invasive techniques.Irb ApprovalN/A.Copyright © 2022 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

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