The hospital and Dr. Francis were the first in Houston to purchase the Renaissance Surgical System technology from Mazor Robotics for the procedures. The robot is designed for a more precise procedure that could translate into fewer complications and revisions, according to a hospital news release.
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Richard Francis, MD, a spine surgeon at Houston Orthopedic & Spine Hospital, performed the 100th robotic guided spine surgery at the hospital.
