A Kansas neurosurgeon recently marked his 100th robotic-assisted procedure in 18 months. 

As medical technology continues to advance, demand is increasing around the world for medical robots that can offer faster, less invasive surgeries and procedures.

Paris-based Ganymed Robotics raised 21 million Euros, or approximately $21.3 million, to support its expansion into the U.S. 

Naples, Fla.-based Lee Health has added two orthopedic robots at two hospitals to assist surgeons with hip and knee replacements, Gulfshore Business reported July 6.

Surgeons at the Allegheny Health Network Neuroscience Institute in Pittsburgh completed their 1,000th case with Synaptive's Modus V robotic system.

Robotic-assisted surgery offers increased accuracy, efficiency and safety. However, as the technology becomes more complex, the risk of security breaches, network interruptions, latency and equipment failure need to be addressed, Semiconductor Engineering reported June 30.

Alan Daniels, MD, and Bryce Basques, MD, who both practice out of University Orthopedics in Providence, R.I., performed the state's first spine surgery with the Mazor X Stealth edition platform.

From Globus Medical's new imaging system debut to Accelus' new leadership, here are seven key spine and robotics headlines to know from the second quarter of 2022:

Surgical robots entered the spine field in 2004, when the FDA cleared the Mazor SpineAssist to guide the placement of pedicle screws. Spine robots have come a long way since but are still very much in their infancy. Although most surgeons consider robots to play a key role in the future of spine surgery, there are challenges that need to be addressed. 

Englewood (N.J.) Health became the first hospital in the state to add Globus Medical's Excelsius Ecosystem.

Andrew Wassef, MD, completed his 1000th joint replacement surgery using Mako SmartRobotics technology. 

Statesville, N.C.-based Iredell Health System is bolstering its robotics services, adding Medtronic's Mazor X, according to a June 19 announcement in The Statesville Record and Landmark.

The spine surgical robot market, estimated to be worth $331.2 million in 2022, is projected to reach $988.8 million by 2028, according to a market report released June 20.

Ian Madom, MD, completed his 300th robotic-assisted surgery with the ExcelciusGPS.

A Colorado neurosurgeon recently completed the first tumor biopsy in the state using Globus Medical's ExcelsiusGPS Cranial Solutions technology.

Erkan Alci, MD, recently completed his 100th robotic-assisted surgery with the ExcelsiusGPS.  

Hartford HealthCare St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, Conn., added Synaptive's Modus V 3D exoscope technology for spine and brain surgery.

Springfield (Ohio) Regional Medical Center added the Loop-X mobile imaging robot for spine and brain procedures.

Sheridan (Mich.) Community Hospital increased investments in its spinal care and acquired a Mazor X Stealth Edition robot, local news source the Daily News reported June 10.

Irvine, Calif.-based Hoag Orthopedic Institute added a second robot to its technology lineup.