MercyOne Genesis adding spinal surgery technology

QCA residents who need spine surgery can now get their procedures performed locally at MercyOne Genesis. The hospital is bringing the latest robotic spine surgery technology to the Quad Cities area, giving patients advanced surgical capabilities from experienced spine specialists without having to travel.

“For a decade, the most difficult spine cases in this part of the state were sent out of the region” said Andrew J. Pugely, M.D., Orthopedics Care Medical Director, MercyOne Genesis. “We have assembled the surgeons, the sites and now the technology to take those cases on here.”

The newest generation of spine surgery technology is a robotic platform that integrates surgical planning, real-time navigation and robotic guidance into one system. The system provides detailed 2D and 3D images of spinal anatomy when paired with integrated imaging technology, allowing surgeons to develop a plan for each patient’s unique anatomy during surgery.

“As the regional leader in spine care, we can now handle the most complex cases from across Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois,” said Jordan Voigt, MercyOne President, Eastern Division. “These robotic and navigation platforms represent a substantial capital and organizational commitment to treating the most complex cases locally rather than referring them elsewhere.”

Benefits for patients include:

• Smaller incisions: enables minimally invasive techniques, which mean smaller incisions and less tissue damage.
• Less time in surgery: produces scans in seconds, reducing total operating room and anesthesia time.
• Fewer repeat surgeries: allows surgeons to check and correct hardware placement, preventing later revision surgery.
• Quicker recovery: results in less post-surgery pain, fewer complications and a faster return to normal life.

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