Neurosurgeon Michael Kachmann, MD, was reportedly the first physician to perform a robotic-assisted spinal fusion with the Mazor X Stealth Edition at an outpatient surgery center in Ohio.
Dr. Kachmann, a specialist in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, completed the procedure at Cincinnati-based Mayfield Spine Surgery Center in September.
The surgery, a transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, is a contemporary approach to spinal fusion.
Designed by Medtronic, the Mazor X Stealth Edition fuses preoperative planning tools and analytics with intraoperative guidance to facilitate the implantation of pedicle screws.
"The ability to now use this system in an outpatient setting ensures that we are continuing to provide the most advanced techniques for our patients," Dr. Kachmann said.