Publications by authors named "Z Rossini"
Background: Congenital craniovertebral junction anomalies (CCVJAs) encompass a diverse range of conditions characterized by distorted anatomy and significant variation in the pathways of neurovascular structures. This study aims to assess the safety and feasibility of tailoring posterior fixation for CCVJAs through intraoperative CT-based navigation.
Methods: An in-depth retrospective analysis was conducted on eight patients diagnosed with CCVJAs (excluding Arnold-Chiari malformation).
Objective: Microvascular decompression (MVD) in trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is currently managed using an operating microscope (OM). Recent experiences with endoscopy-assisted, fully endoscopic, and exoscopic surgery have been described, aiming to improve ergonomics and image quality. The aim of this study was to report the first series of patients operated on with the aid of a robotic binocular exoscope using a head-mounted display (RoboticScope).
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- Non-contiguous two-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) is a surgical option for treating degenerative cervical myelopathy, focusing on patients with spine and radicular compression at two separated cervical levels.
- A study analyzed 32 patients who underwent this procedure, showing significant improvements in clinical scores and some changes in spinal alignment post-surgery, although one patient experienced worsening symptoms later.
- Overall, the findings suggest that this surgical method is both safe and effective, though there is a small risk of worsening conditions in the non-fused segments.
Introduction: Lumbar spine fixation and fusion is currently performed with intraoperative tools such as intraoperative CT scan integrated to navigation system to provide accurate and safe positioning of the screws. The use of microscopic visualization systems enhances visualization and accuracy during decompression of the spinal canal as well.
Methods: We introduce a novel setting in microsurgical decompression and fusion of lumbar spine using an exoscope with robotized arm (RoboticScope) interfaced with navigation and head mounted displays.