Concurrent Multi-tool Navigation with No Cameras, Markers, References or Tool Modifications
Presented by VUZE Medical
Type of procedure: Spinal stabilization
Requiring none of the traditional navigational hardware, VUZE Medical is offering software-based 3D guidance for spinal interventions currently aided only by 2D X-ray. Avoiding any disruptions to the traditional workflow, The FDA-cleared VUZE TM System gives surgeons relying on 2D X-ray the intra-operative navigational views they need most and currently lack. Current focus is on outpatient and ambulatory (ASC) settings.
With proprietary real-time image processing, VUZE detects unmodified surgical tools in live 2D X-rays and instantly displays them on axial and sagittal cross-sections generated from a standard pre-op CT (or in-OR 3D) scan. There are no cameras, markers, references or tool add-ons. Only a 2D C-arm and an off-the-shelf PC running the VUZE software are needed. The familiar X-ray guided workflow is maintained and even simplified further (no lateral views are needed).
Current FDA clearance is for MIS S1-T7 stabilizations. Early clinical use (over 50 patients) demonstrates very high accuracy and user satisfaction in minimally-invasive thoracolumbar fixations, fixations coupled with fusions, and augmentations.
With its anatomy-neutral technology, broad applicability is foreseen for VUZE in further spinal (e.g., pain therapy, sacral fixations, open surgery) and skeletal interventions. Many were already demonstrated successfully in cadaveric surgery. Eleven related patents were already received in the U.S., Europe and Asia, including tie-ins with robotics, augmented reality and traditional navigation.
VUZE Medical was incorporated in 2017 in Israel. A ten-person team with seasoned leadership brings strong expertise in adding computer guidance to common interventions, including twice developing an improved Standard of Care: superDimension in bronchoscopies (now Medtronic, ~1,000 installations) and SyncVision in coronary catheterizations (now Philips, ~4,500 installations). Learn more at:
www.vuzemedical.com.
PTP™ (Prone Transpsoas) Surgical Demonstration
Presented by ATEC Spine
Type of Procedure: Lateral Interbody Fusion
The PTP™ (Prone Transpsoas) technique represents a groundbreaking advancement in minimally invasive spine surgery, specifically designed to address complex pathologies of the thoracolumbar spine. Originating at ATEC Spine in 2019, this approach has set a new standard in lateral lumbar interbody fusion surgery by leveraging the inherent benefits of patient positioning in the prone position.
PTP™ was developed to overcome the limitations of traditional lateral approaches. By positioning the patient prone, the surgeon gains unparalleled access to the spine while facilitating a more direct, controlled, and safer approach to the interbody space. The PTP™ approach is a comprehensive system that includes three key components that provide a clinically superior surgical solution:
- PTP™ Patient Positioning System: This state-of-the-art positioning device is engineered to support powerful patient alignment and stability throughout the procedure, enabling surgeons to perform the surgery with enhanced accuracy and confidence. Developed specifically for the prone transpsoas surgery, this positioning system streamlines OR setup and provides a rigid and fully integrated positioning solution.
- SIGMA™ PTP Access System: Designed specifically for the prone transpsoas approach, this access system provides surgeons with the tools necessary to efficiently and reproducibly achieve optimal exposure of the surgical site. Its advanced design allows for streamlined access while minimizing tissue disruption without compromising visibility or rigidity.
- SafeOp™ Neural InformatiX System: Safety is paramount in any surgical procedure. The SafeOp™ system seamlessly integrates advanced neuromonitoring technology into the PTP™ procedure, providing superior tEMG and real-time SSEP information. SafeOp™ saphenous SSEP leverages novel waveform averaging to provide objective, real-time information on the integrity of the femoral nerve.
Since its inception, PTP™ has promoted a paradigm shift in spine surgery, offering a more efficient, reproducible, and safer alternative to traditional lateral approaches. Surgeons adopting the PTP™ technique have reported improved patient outcomes, including reduced operative times, lower complication rates, and faster recovery periods.
At the NASS 2024 meeting, we invite you to witness a live demonstration of the PTP™ surgical technique. Our expert surgeons, Dr. Luiz Pimenta, Dr. Juan Uribe, and Dr. Isaac Moss will showcase the full capabilities of the PTP™ approach, from patient positioning to the final interbody spacer placement. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the technology, ask questions, and gain insights into how PTP™ can enhance their surgical practice.
Join us to explore how ATEC Spine is leading the way in innovative spine surgery solutions with the PTP™ technique. Experience firsthand how our integrated approach can transform thoracolumbar spine surgery and deliver better outcomes for your patients.
Bi-portal Endoscopic TLIF with Expandable cage & rhBMP-2(Putty carrier)
Presented by KOMISS, CGBio, and Curexo (Sponsored by KHIDI)
Type of procedure: TLIF by bi-portal endoscopic
On behalf of KOMISS, KHIDI, and the CGBIO consortium, I, Dr. Jin-Sung Kim, as a Moderator, am thrilled to announce the upcoming surgical demonstration of endoscopic TLIF at NASS 2024. Pioneers of endoscopic spine surgery in Korea have established it as the gold standard over three decades. We'll showcase the expandable cage for biportal endoscopic lumbar fusion. KOMISS’s top surgeons will demonstrate all techniques, including Curexo's CUVIS spine robot for precise pedicle screw placement.
Attendees will experience cutting-edge surgical techniques and disruptive implant technology. Our stadium aims beyond knowledge-sharing to provide a unique learning experience. This event offers a deeper understanding of endoscopic lumbar fusion applicable in practice, with extended endoscopy indications. Don't miss this chance to advance your practice significantly.
Organized by Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society (KOMISS), CGBio, Curexo: Consortium company. Sponsored by Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI).
An Advanced Showing of Innovative Technologies for Spine Surgery
Presented by Globus Medical
Type of procedure: MIS TLIF
In this session, Dr. Nicholas Theodore will demonstrate how to use the innovative Excelsius™ and DuraPro™ enabling technologies in a TLIF procedure.
VueLIF Procedure Featuring the TELIGEN System
Presented by Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Type of procedure: MIS TLIF
J&J MedTech TELIGEN™ System is an integrated technology platform that enables minimally invasive procedures through digital tools for visualization and access. Comprised of a tower that delivers a suite of technologies, the TELIGEN™ System includes: a camera control system, a single use procedure kit with a disposable HD camera and patient-based disposable ports. This session will demonstrate the power of combining a camera view of the surgical site with the TELIGEN™ System and visualizing a patient’s anatomy with the VELYS™ Spine Navigation System.