Da Vinci Robotic Assistance for Anterolateral Lumbar Arthrodesis: Results of a French Multicentric Study.

Background: The da Vinci robot (DVR) is the most widely used robot in abdominal, urological, and gynecological surgery. Due to its minimally invasive approach, the DVR has demonstrated its effectiveness and improved safety in these different disciplines. The aim of our study was to report its use in an anterior approach of complex lumbar surgery.

Da Vinci robotic-assisted anterolateral lumbar arthrodesis: operative technique.

Background: Minimally invasive approaches for lumbar fusion are aimed at reducing soft tissue injury in order to minimize surgical morbidity and facilitate recovery.

Method: Applied to oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF), Da Vinci robot (DVR) assistance can help specially in obese patients. Positioning and important anatomical landmarks are reviewed.