Neurospine.  2025 Mar;22(1):128-133. 10.14245/ns.2449082.541.

Robotic-Assisted Trans-Superior Articular Process Endoscopic Decompression: A Case Illustration and Technical Overview

• Soh TLT
• Chu Z
• Hofstetter CP
• Oh JYL

• KMID: 2566048
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2449082.541

Abstract

The growth of minimally invasive techniques in spine surgery has accelerated in recent years, leading to development of new techniques and technology such as robotic-assisted spine surgery and full-endoscopic surgery. While robotic spine surgery offers the potential of increased precision and accuracy in instrumentation, endoscopic techniques are beneficial in reducing collateral tissue damage and allowing patients a faster return to function. We describe a case where we combine a robotic guidance system with a full-endoscopic technique, the trans-superior articular process decompression. We aim to share our experience as well as an overview of the surgical technique.

Keyword

Spine; Robotics; Endoscopy; Decompression