St. Francis Medical Center adds robotic spine surgery

Monroe, La.-based St. Francis Medical Center has added the ExcelisusGPS robot for spine surgery, according to a Dec. 4 report from CBS affiliate KNOE.

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By: Claire Wallace

The robot offers surgeons a rigid robotic arm, full navigation capabilities and CT imaging system all in one platform.

The technology offers more accuracy for physicians and reduces recovery time and the need for pain medication for patients. 

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