Robotic Spine Surgery at Gangnam Nanoori International SPINE & JOINT Center

What Is Robotic Spine Surgery?

Robotic Spine Surgery leverages robotic arms and advanced computer navigation systems to enhance the precision and safety of spinal procedures. The technology assists surgeons in planning screw trajectories, placing implants, and optimizing alignment during surgery with sub-millimeter accuracy.

Benefits of Robotic Spine Surgery

• High Accuracy: Navigation and robotics ensure optimal placement of screws and implants.
• Reduced Surgical Errors: Real-time feedback minimizes human error and improves safety.
• Minimized Blood Loss: Precise instrumentation avoids unnecessary tissue damage.
• Improved Surgical Planning: Advanced preoperative planning leads to better outcomes.
• Lower Radiation Exposure: Computer-guided systems reduce intraoperative imaging needs.

Cost of Robotic Spine Surgery in South Korea

Korea offers state-of-the-art robotic spine systems at more affordable prices than in Western countries.

Estimated treatment costs include:

• Robotic-Assisted Lumbar Fusion: $24,000–$36,000 USD
• Robotic Pedicle Screw Fixation: $20,000–$30,000 USD
• Robot-Guided Deformity Correction: $28,000–$40,000 USD

Prices include the use of robotic platforms such as Mazor X or ExcelsiusGPS, with intraoperative CT and navigation.

Considerations Before Robotic Surgery

• Cost Factor: Robotic systems add to procedural cost, though long-term benefits may outweigh.
• Case Selection: Ideal for deformity correction, fusion, and hardware placement—not suitable for all cases.
• Technology Availability: Not every center offers full robotic platforms.
• Surgeon Training: Requires extensive experience with robotic tools to ensure efficacy.

Common Robotic Spine Procedures Offered

1. Robotic Lumbar Fusion (TLIF/PLIF)

Combines robotic precision with traditional techniques to ensure stable and accurate interbody fusion. Especially useful for correcting sagittal imbalance or complex lumbar pathology.

2. Robot-Guided Pedicle Screw Fixation

Automates screw placement along pre-planned trajectories. Reduces risk of nerve damage or malposition, and ensures reproducibility across multi-level surgeries.

3. Robotic-Assisted Scoliosis Correction

Used in both adolescents and adults to realign spinal curves with precise screw and rod placement. Offers significant improvement in long-term posture and spinal balance.

4. Robotic Cervical Fusion

Enables accurate cage and screw placement in the cervical spine, reducing the risk of spinal cord injury and preserving adjacent segment function.

5. Hybrid Minimally Invasive-Robotic Surgery

Combines minimally invasive entry with robotic guidance for targeted discectomy or instrumentation, minimizing trauma while maximizing precision.

Expert Medical Team

Our robotic surgery team includes board-certified neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine specialists who are pioneers in the field of robotic-assisted procedures in South Korea. They hold advanced credentials in operating systems such as Mazor X, ExcelsiusGPS, and Renaissance, and frequently present at international spine conferences. With strong backgrounds in both conventional and robotic methods, they ensure seamless integration of precision technology with surgical expertise. The team also works alongside biomedical engineers and intraoperative neuromonitoring specialists to enhance surgical accuracy, reduce risks, and optimize patient outcomes.

International Patient Support

The center offers a dedicated International Patient Service to help overseas patients with:

• Multilingual staff (English, Russian, Mongolian, and more)
• Assistance with medical visas and travel arrangements
• Personalized care coordination from consultation through post-treatment recovery
• Online medical consultations for pre-evaluation

Location & Contact

• Address: 731 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Phone (Intl): +82-10-6290-9796
• Email: ihc_info@mfnanoori.co.kr
• Website: ihc.nanoori.co.kr