Robotic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
National leader in robotic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF).
Overview
Our robotic spine surgery program utilizes the most advanced robotic systems available, providing unparalleled precision and accuracy during spinal procedures. As national leaders in robotic TLIF, we have performed hundreds of successful procedures with outstanding outcomes.
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What Is Robotic Spine Surgery?
Robotic-assisted spine surgery brings a new level of precision to procedures that once relied on the surgeon’s hand and eye alone. At Apteum Spine, Dr. Louis G. Cornacchia III uses the Globus ExcelsiusGPS platform to plan and place implants with image-guided accuracy — combined with minimally invasive techniques designed to reduce tissue disruption and support a faster recovery when appropriate.
Using your pre-operative imaging, the system creates a 3D surgical plan. During surgery, robotic guidance and real-time navigation help place screws and implants along the planned trajectory with high precision, through smaller incisions than traditional open surgery.
Potential Benefits (when clinically appropriate)
• Greater accuracy in implant placement
• Smaller incisions and less muscle disruption
• Reduced blood loss
• Potential for shorter recovery and hospital stay
Technology alone does not create good outcomes. Experience, judgment, and careful patient selection remain essential—which is why every case is evaluated individually.
Conditions Often Treated
Degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, deformity, and cases requiring spinal fusion or instrumentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is robotic surgery safer?
It is designed to improve precision; the right approach still depends on your specific condition and is determined after a full evaluation
Is everyone a candidate?
No — candidacy is determined after a thorough review of your imaging, symptoms, and history.
Medically reviewed by Louis G. Cornacchia III, M.D., FAANS, FACS — board-certified neurosurgeon. Last updated: June 2026. This page is for general education and is not a substitute for medical advice. For urgent symptoms, call (609) 831-0998 or go to the nearest emergency room.