Dr. Puneet Girdhar, the Principal Director and Head of Ortho Spine Surgery at BLK Centre for Orthopaedics, Joint Reconstruction & Spine Surgery, visited Vaidam's office for an engaging session on Robotic Advances in Spine Surgery.
Dr. Girdhar is one of the few premium Spine Surgeons who use Robotic Systems for Spine Surgery and other contemporary spine techniques. Robotic Spine Surgery is India's most advanced integrated robot navigation system for spine surgery. It utilizes artificial intelligence to visualize spinal anatomy during complex surgeries. Robotic surgeries allow data integration, which is helpful during these spine surgeries, and doctors can customize the surgical plan for individual patients. This advanced robotic system combines surgical navigation and robotic guidance for spinal surgery. Robotic surgery makes the procedure more objective as it is more plan-driven.
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He emphasized that the Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive-Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MIS-TLIF) has a better success rate than Open TLIF.
Dr. Girdhar mentioned that he uses advanced technologies, including:
- Imaging (Intraop CT/3D C-Arm/MRI)
- Neuromonitoring
- Neuro Microscopes
- Ultrasonic Bone Cutters
- Robotics
He also uses Flat panels C-Arm to evaluate many neurological conditions and accurately diagnose and treat even the most complex cases.
Under Dr. Girdhar's guidance, BLK-Max's Minimally Invasive Neuro-Spine Surgery Programme is one of the few programs providing the most advanced solutions to patients with neuro-spine issues. Minimal Invasive Treatment is offered for disorders like Disc Prolapse, Spinal Tumors, Spinal Fixation, and Pituitary Tumors.
About Dr. Puneet Girdhar
Dr. Puneet Girdhar is among the top Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons in India and has successfully performed over 10,000 Spinal surgeries. With over 18 years of experience, he has pioneered Integrated Advanced Robotic Navigation Assisted Precision Spine Surgeries.
He specializes in the surgical management of spinal disorders involving the neck and back, utilizing minimally invasive techniques. He is well-versed with non-surgical pain relieving techniques such as facet injections, nerve root blocks, and radiofrequency ablation.
The BLK spinal surgery team led by Dr. Girdhar has the distinction of successfully performing amongst the highest number (above 500 annually) of minimally invasive spine surgeries in North India.
His team in BLK-Max has started performing Endoscopic Spine Surgery, too.
About BLK-Max Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi
BLK-Max Super Specialty Hospital is both NABH and NABL accredited. The hospital comprises one of the biggest critical care programs in the region in different intensive care units such as Medical, Surgical, Cardiac, Paediatrics, Neonatology, Neurosciences, and Organ Transplant.
The BLK-Max Centre For Neurosciences offers thorough assessments and treatments for various conditions such as Stroke, Spinal Disorders, Neuro-Oncology, and more. The Centre has advanced neuro-diagnostic services such as EMG, NCV, EEG, and intraoperative neuromonitoring. BLK Max Hospital was the first to perform most techniques, such as minimal invasive tubular, endoscopic, balloon kyphoplasty, disc replacements, spinal cord stimulators, etc. In September 2023, Spine Robotics will be used for one year in BLK-Max.
The Centre for Orthopedics Spine Surgery at the hospital offers a wide range of services using Minimally Invasive Techniques such as Microscopic /Endoscopic Disc Surgery, and Minimal Access Spinal Surgery, and Spine Fusion. The Minimally Invasive technique is used for the treatment of spine fractures and spine deformities like scoliosis and kyphosis in the elderly.
During the session, Dr. Girdhar communicated that 90% of Scoliosis patients are women, but only 30-40% undergo surgery.
Key Takeaway of Dr. Puneet Girdhar's Session
Dr. Girdhar's session on Robotic spine surgery was a success as Vaidam's team learned about new advancements being practiced in one of the leading Indian hospitals. After the session, the team cleared their doubts regarding the robotic surgery.
We will keep conducting such events to gain knowledge from experienced and notable doctors.
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