Oxford University Hospitals to use robotic platform for spinal surgery

Oxford University Hospitals has become the first NHS Trust in the UK to acquire a robotic navigation platform for spinal surgery.

ExcelsiusGPS from Globus Medical, a leading musculoskeletal implant manufacturer, is designed to improve patient safety and accuracy in the operating theatre.

The platform combines a rigid robotic arm and full navigation capabilities in one for accurate trajectory alignment in spine surgery to be achieved.

Professor Meghana Pandit, chief medical officer at Oxford University Hospitals, said: “Our spinal surgery department is an internationally renowned Spine Centre for excellence and a leader in innovative and technologically advanced clinical healthcare.

“This robotic navigation platform will further ensure the trust provides accurate and excellent care to patients and help to reduce...