Arizona hospital purchases spine robot, plans for cranial procedures

St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tucson, Ariz., recently installed the ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System for spine surgery, according to ABC affiliate KGUN9.

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Neurosurgeon Matthew Wislon, MD, told KGUN9 he performed about nine surgeries with the robot at the hospital.

Developed by Globus Medical, ExcelsiusGPS combines a robotic arm with navigation to improve accuracy in the placement of pedicle screws during spine surgery.

St. Joseph’s plans to use the robot for cranial procedures in the future.

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