Northwell Health has become the first health system in New York State to offer augmented reality (AR)-guided spine surgery for spinal tumors.

This cutting-edge technology enables surgeons to visualize a patient’s spine in 3D using a specialized headset during surgery.

Senior vice president and chair of neurosurgery at Northwell, successfully performed the inaugural AR-guided spine surgery at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset using the Augmedics xvision Spine System, which allowed him to view the patient’s anatomy as if he had x-ray vision.

Spine tumor surgery, one of the most complex procedures in neurosurgery, highlights Northwell’s dedication to advanced medical care.

Prior to joining Northwell, Dr. Sciubba was part of the first team to use this AR system at Johns Hopkins, bringing his pioneering skills to his current role.

The AR technology allows surgeons to maintain direct visual contact with the patient, improving visualization, control, and accuracy during surgeries.

It precisely tracks the position of surgical tools in real-time and overlays this information on the patient’s CT data. The navigation data is displayed on the surgeon’s retina through the headset, enabling them to see both the patient and the navigation data simultaneously.

“The ability to see the spine in real-time in three dimensions through the skin revolutionizes neurosurgery."

“Being the first in New York State to use this technology for complex spine tumor surgeries highlights Northwell’s commitment to surgical innovation.”

AR-guided spine surgery at Staten Island University Hospital, Northwell plans to extend this technology to Lenox Hill Hospital and South Shore University Hospital.

The FDA-approved Augmedics xvision Spine System is the first AR navigation system designed for both open and minimally invasive spine implant procedures. Since 2019, it has been used to treat over 6,500 patients across 24 states.

Source: northwell.edu

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