A surgical team in Pune, India has successfully combined 3D spinal navigation with endoscopic techniques to perform lumbar fusion—minimizing radiation exposure, improving accuracy, and accelerating recovery.

Described as “Google Maps for the spine,” the real-time navigation eliminated the need for intraoperative fluoroscopy and allowed surgeons to place implants precisely through a small endoscopic portal.

Why it matters: This approach blends the precision of open surgery with the minimal disruption of endoscopy, offering a glimpse into the future of outpatient spine fusion.

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