Revolutionizing Neurosurgery and Orthopedics: Case Studies at the Intersection of Robotics and Personalized Medicine

Abstract

The convergence of robotics and personalized medicine is revolutionizing orthopedic and neurosurgical practice with unmatched precision, improved patient outcomes, and personalized treatment plans. This chapter presents a case study-based review exploring daily applications of robotic-assisted surgery and 3D-printed patient-specific implants. Robotic systems demonstrate enhanced spine and cranial procedure accuracy, resulting in a noteworthy reduction in intraoperative complications and postoperative recovery time by enhancing image-guided navigation and intraoperative precision. Concurrently, patient-specific medicine in the form of 3D-printed implants from patient anatomy showed profound improvement in implant fit, biomechanics, and long-term surgical outcome, with reductions in revision rates and operative time being noted. Research data were derived from peer-reviewed literature, surgeon interviews, and clinical case data from Sohail Trust Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan.