The innovative combination technique advances a minimally invasive column surgery.
Vail, Colorado, June 18, 2025 (Globe Newswire) – The Steadman Clinic and Dr. Michael Gallizzi continue to strengthen their reputation as world leaders in advanced surgical technology. Since he joined the clinic three years ago, Dr. Gallizzi has carried out more than 400 robotic column surgeries and more than 600 endoscopic procedures, most of which have been completed during his mandate.
Beyond these notable figures, Dr. Gallizzi is at the forefront of innovation in a minimally invasive column surgery. It is one of the first to successfully integrate robotic and endoscopic techniques within a single procedure, an innovative approach that improves surgical precision, accelerates recovery and offers lasting benefits for patients.
Advance treatment for young athletes
A particularly promising application of this innovative method is the endoscopic reparation assisted by robotics of adolescent pars fractures, a common condition among young athletes involved in repetitive movement sports such as ski races, football, volleyball, tennis, football and swimming.
“We have carried out a series of new procedures that are a combination of robotics and endoscopic,” said Dr. Gallizzi. “Among the 400 robotic cases, we are beginning to make repairs of adolescent pars fractures for young athletes and we are having really good results. Being able to do that procedure as an outpatient surgery of the same day makes it even more attractive to the patient and useful to improve and reduce recovery time.”
Historically, un treated spray fractures often led to column change and instability in adulthood. With this precise and ambulatory procedure, young athletes experience shorter recovery times, typically three months of restricted movement, and significantly lower risks of long -term complications.
“Essentially, the typical treatment for that was to rest to the athlete, usually at least three months of reinforcements, and expected it to be cured,” Dr. Gallizzi continued. “Many times he healed, but those are the patients who often end up changing in their spine as they age. Therefore, when they reach their 30, 40 and 50 years, they begin to obtain a lot The fracture.
“If we can catch and diagnose these athletes early,” added Dr. Gallizzi, “now we have a very precise and lasting operation that takes place in a really minimally invasive way.”
The future of robotic endoscopic column surgery
Dr. Gallizzi sees a tremendous potential in the combination of robotic and endoscopic techniques, particularly for complex spinal procedures.
“The robotic arm is essentially a guide or an orientation tool, and sometimes to enter difficult places and difficult angles, the robot can help guide any tool,” said Dr. Gallizzi. “Specifically, it can help with the endoscope and be able to point to the exact pathology we are looking for.”
“It is an emerging field in terms of combining the two technologies,” added Dr. Gallizzi. “I think that, on the industry side, it is now recognized that merging the two technologies is positive and we hope to use this method of combination with more regularity in the near future.”
By integrating robotic precision and endoscopic innovation, Dr. Gallizzi and the Steadman clinic continue to push the limits of minimally invasive column surgery, helping patients return to painless movement and active life styles faster than ever.
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Photo: Dr. Michael Gallizzi of the Steadman Clinic
