Robotics

Covington, La.-based Avala hospital has four surgical robots, which it has used to perform more than 1,000 surgeries in less than two years.

The first ExcelsiusGPS robotic spine surgery system in the Middle East was launched Aug. 17 at Burjeel Medical Hospital in Abu Dhabi, Gulf News reports.

In 2004, Mazor SpineAssist became the first robot approved by the FDA to guide the placement of pedicle screws during spine surgery.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y.-based Saratoga Hospital is now offering robotic arm-assisted hip and knee replacement surgery.

Hillsboro, Ohio-based Highland District Hospital acquired Smith+Nephew's CORI Surgical System.

A pair of New York hospitals installed Mako robotic arms to supplement their joint replacement services, The Post Star reports.

During NuVasive's second-quarter earnings call, CEO Chris Barry said the timeline for its Pulse robotic system for spine surgery has been further delayed, according to Seeking Alpha.

Arkansas Surgical Hospital in Little Rock has purchased a Rosa Knee system to assist orthopedic surgeons in total knee replacements, NBC affiliate KARK.com reports.

Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minn., installed a Mako robot for hip and knee replacements July 30, Mankato Free Press reports.

Bend, Ore.-based Cascade Surgicenter is reportedly the first ASC in Central Oregon to provide total hip and total knee replacements with Stryker's Mako robot.