Spine Robotic Surgical System
The First of Its Kind in Malaysia & Southeast Asia
Spine surgery can be complex, but with our Spine Robotic Surgical System, patients now have access to safer, less invasive procedures. This groundbreaking addition to our growing range of cutting-edge robotic systems here at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City positions us as the first in Malaysia and Southeast Asia to adopt this advanced technology. With unprecedented precision, enhanced safety and higher standards of care tailored to the patient's unique spine condition, patients can look forward to less pain, enhanced outcomes and faster recovery for a quicker return to daily life.
Advantages of the Spine Robotic Surgical System
Our advanced Spine Robotic Surgical System further enhances the surgical skills of our spine surgeons, enabling greater safety, efficiency and improved overall outcomes for patients undergoing spine surgery. These benefits are made possible by the key advantages offered by this cutting-edge robotic system, which include:
Precision
Real-time navigation, high-resolution imaging and robotic guidance allow for enhanced precision during spinal procedures.
Visibility
Real-time, high-resolution imaging ensures a clear view throughout surgery, enhancing precision and decision making.
Predictability
AI-driven algorithms analyse patient data and create highly personalised surgical plans, leading to more predictable outcomes.
About Our Spine Robotic Surgical System
Our Spine Robotic Surgical System, AiBLE™, harnesses the power of artificial intelligence, integrating advanced imaging, real-time guidance, and data-driven insights for superior spinal surgical planning and execution by our spine surgeons.
It consists of three main components that work seamlessly together to enhance safety, efficiency, patient experience, and overall outcomes. This includes the StealthStation™ S8, an advanced navigation system that provides real-time, 3D imaging of the patient’s anatomy during surgery for more precise instrument and implant placement; the O-arm™ Imaging System, an advanced 2D and 3D imaging tool that delivers real-time imaging for a clearer view of the surgical area; and the Robotic Spine Guidance System, which combines advanced planning, real-time navigation, and robotic arm assistance for precise screw placement.
Who Can Benefit from Robotic Spine Surgery?
Ideal candidates for robotic spine surgery are individuals who require surgical intervention, particularly those who have not responded to conservative treatments such as physical therapy, medications, or injections. It is also well-suited for patients seeking precise, customised and minimally invasive treatment that offers improved outcomes, faster recovery times, less pain, and a reduced risk of complications.
Conditions That Robotic Spine Surgery Can Help
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
The gradual breakdown of intervertebral discs, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Robotic-assisted surgery allows for accurate disc replacement or spinal fusion through smaller incisions, leading to faster recovery.
Spinal Stenosis
Narrowing of the spinal canal, often due to age-related changes, puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, leading to pain, numbness, weakness, and difficulty walking. Robotic spine surgery enables the precise removal of bone or tissue compressing the nerves.
Herniated Discs
The inner gel-like core of a disc protrudes through its outer layer, irritating nearby nerves. The robotic system allows for targeted removal of the problematic tissue, preserving as much of the healthy disc as possible and promoting faster recovery.
Spinal Fracture
A break or crack in one of the vertebrae, often caused by trauma or osteoporosis. It can lead to pain, instability, and nerve damage. The robotic system helps accurately place screws, rods, and other hardware, ensuring proper alignment and stability.
Spinal Tumours
An abnormal growth of tissues in or around the spine, either originating in the spine, or spreading from other areas (metastatic). It can cause pain, weakness, numbness, or difficulty walking. Robotic surgery enhances precision in tumour removal and spine stabilisation.
Spondylolisthesis
One vertebra in the spine slips forward over the one below it, causing back pain, nerve compression, and difficulty moving. It can result from degeneration, injury, or birth defects. Robotic spine surgery allows for precise correction of vertebral misalignment using screws and rods to stabilise the spine.
Spinal Deformity – Scoliosis and Kyphosis
Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine that occurs during childhood or adolescence, while kyphosis is a forward rounding of the upper spine causing a hunchback, usually from aging, osteoporosis, congenital defects or spinal injuries. Robotic spine surgery offers precise guidance for complex procedures, such as spinal realignment or fusion procedures.
Hear What Our Spine Surgeons Have to Say
Our latest system with advanced AI-assisted planning, allows us to meticulously plan each surgery. The surgical approach will be tailored according to the patient's unique anatomy, and with customised rods, it improves the patient's surgical outcome.
Dr Saw Lim Beng
Consultant Spine & Robotic Surgeon
The precise, automated movement of the spinal robot allows us surgeons to place implants very accurately and perform minimally invasive spinal surgery in a way that is much more efficient than before.
Dr Lim Kang Kai
Consultant Orthopaedic, Spine,
Arthroplasty & Robotic Surgeon
Real-time navigation tools offer dynamic feedback during surgery. With live, accurate data on instrument positioning and spinal anatomy, surgeons like us can make informed decisions and adjust the approach as needed.
Dr Lim Heng Hing
Consultant Spine & Robotic Surgeon
This system produces high-resolution 3D intraoperative images, enabling real-time confirmation of surgical tools and implant locations with millimeter accuracy. This improves surgical outcomes, benefitting patients needing spinal tools such as screws, rods, plates or implants.
Dr Lim Heng Hing
Consultant Spine & Robotic Surgeon
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