2023-11-13 15:25:27
Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon Dr. Mohamad Bydon performed the first endoscopic spinal fusion surgery on campus, an intervention that combines the use of robotics and an endoscope for safer, more effective results and faster recovery times.
“One of the things regarding Mayo Clinic is that we like to bring great innovations and be able to offer them to patients,” said Dr. Bydon.
Since 2018, he has been performing robotic spinal fusion, a surgery performed to help stabilize an unstable spine.
Bringing a new level of innovation, Dr. Bydon recently performed Mayo Clinic’s first endoscopic spinal fusion.
“In addition to performing the surgery in a robotic and minimally invasive manner, the endoscopic modality provides more visualization and more ability to see and perform the surgery with smaller incisions and less alteration of natural tissues,” he explained.
Paradigm shift
The specialist highlights the “paradigm changes” in the way surgery is performed.
“Thanks to improved software and visualization, we can now perform safer, faster and more efficient operations. And this is something that can benefit many patients in the long term,” she said.
The neurosurgeon believes that many patients with degenerative conditions that would require decompression might benefit from this endoscopic surgery, combined with fusion surgery, to stabilize.
“That is something that might be done solidly for patients, especially when endoscopy is added to robotics. I think it is a unique combination that we can offer,” she highlighted.
“This is a program that we plan to continue developing at Mayo Clinic. “We have been doing robotics since 2018 and we will continue to develop this program to allow it to expand, reach its natural form and help as many patients as possible,” he stated.
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