Neurosurgeon completes 1st robotic-assisted tumor biopsy in Colorado

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

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The procedure was completed by Gurvinder Kaur, MD, at Centura Health Physician Group Penrose Neurosciences in Colorado Springs.

Dr. Kaur collected eight biopsies through a 3.2mm burr hole and had a diagnosis within 20 minutes, according to a June 9 LinkedIn post.

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