Northwest Specialty Hospital is the first medical facility in the USA’s Pacific Northwest to offer a combination of robotic technology and automation for spine surgery.
The capability has earned the hospital the distinction of becoming a nationally recognised surgical observation centre for spine procedures.
The technologies and solutions being used include the Xenex LightStrike robot, which is the first disinfection system of its kind to use xenon bulbs and ultraviolet light to kill pathogens in surgical suites, resulting in cleaner rooms and a lower likelihood of patients getting an infection during surgery.
Another is a state-of-the-art surgical environment designed by medical technology company the Stryker Corporation, called the iSuite. It features voice automation, fluorescence imaging and a host of digital enhancements designed to improve surgical productivity and safety.
Northwest Specialty Hospital is the first hospital in the Pacific Northwest to have an operating room featuring a fully integrated 4K surgical video platform.
These systems are further augmented by a robotic navigation and guidance technology developed by Globus Medical called the ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation platform. Utilising a rigid robotic arm and featuring full navigation capabilities for precise trajectory alignment in spine surgery, the system improves the accuracy of spinal procedures and optimises patient care by creating smaller incisions, less tissue damage and shorter recovery times.
The most recent addition is the Modus V robotic digital microscope by Synaptive Medical, which combines engineering with breakthroughs in optics, video processing, and robotic automation. It features precision robotic positioning, ergonomic design and crystal-clear digital and video processing capabilities.
Rick Rasmussen, CEO of Northwest Specialty Hospital, said: “Northwest Specialty Hospital’s investment in state-of-the-art technology for spine care reflects our commitment to delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.”
