Procedures
Dr. Ehtesham is highly trained in many of the most advanced treatment options, including the following:
Robotic Spinal Surgery
Mazor Spine Robot
Robotic surgery – also called robot-assisted surgery – is a highly advanced surgical procedure that allows Dr. Ehtesham to perform many kinds of complex procedures with more precision and control than traditional methods. Using a specialized robotic arm, Dr. Ehtesham can insert his spinal fixation into position with the highest degree of accuracy. Even in challenging situations with distorted anatomy due to revision, tumor, infection, or fracture, he can maximize his screw placement technique to get better fixation through smaller incisions with less blood loss. Dr. Ehtesham controls the arm at all times and uses high-definition stereotactic cameras to monitor the position of his robotic instruments guiding them to the optimal position.
Robotic surgery lets Dr. Ehtesham perform delicate and complex procedures that may have been difficult or impossible with other methods. And because robotic surgery is minimally invasive, other benefits include:
- Fewer complications, such as surgical site infection
- Less pain and blood loss
- Quicker recovery
- Smaller, less noticeable scars
Advanced Surgical Navigation
Medtronic StealthStation™ and O-arm™ Imaging System
Spine surgery using advanced surgical navigation tracks locations of the patient’s anatomy while displaying them on a monitor before, during, and after surgery in real-time, three-dimensional images of the patient’s spine in relation to the surgical instruments.
With this type of surgical navigation technology, Dr. Ehtesham can view the unique anatomy of his patient, then choose the precise implant to achieve the best biomechanical strength. In addition, because he has a better view at the patient’s anatomy, this, in turn, allows for greater surgical accuracy and an increased ability to implement minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Dr. Ehtesham uses the highly evolved Medtronic StealthStation navigation system, a fast, accurate, tool to assist with the safe and precise placement of spinal implants. The system seamlessly integrates with the O-arm™ Imaging System that Dr. Ehtesham uses for confirmation of implant placement.
The advantages of using surgical navigation technology are quite remarkable. It allows for smaller incisions and the treatment of more spinal disorders than in the past.
