Ryan Farmer, MD and Lawrence Haber, MD, of New Orleans-based Ochsner Children’s Hospital, performed the first robot-assisted pediatric spine surgery in the state.
The duo used an ExcelsiusGPS to address Scheuermann’s kyphosis, according to an Aug. 18 news release from the hospital. The robot is designed to plan before surgery and execute precise implant placements.
“This is an important step forward for families in Louisiana and the Gulf South,” Dr. Harber said in the release. “Our goal is always to make surgery safer, more precise, and to improve outcomes for kids. This new procedure is a big moment for pediatric care—and a sign of what’s possible when we explore innovative solutions to treat children with complex conditions.”
