We treat a range of conditions that affect the spine with our Excelsius spinal robot. This revolutionary technology allows our robotic surgeons to perform operations with greater accuracy than conventional surgery, leading to many benefits for patients.
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ExcelsiusGPS spinal robot consultation at The London Clinic
The Excelsius spinal robot, also known as the ExcelciusGPS surgical system, is a groundbreaking technology that allows surgeons at The London Clinic to treat spinal conditions.
While viewing three-dimensional images on the system’s screen, a surgeon can precisely guide the robotic arm of Excelsius to the exact area of the spine that needs operating on.
The surgeon can then use surgical instruments attached to the robotic arm to carry out a range of spine surgery procedures.
These procedures include inserting screws into the spine, placing spinal (lumbar) implants and removing or cutting away bone.
Compared to open surgery and keyhole surgery (laparoscopic surgery), the greater accuracy of spinal robotic surgery can lead to many benefits for patients.
These benefits include less pain, shorter hospital stays and reduced scarring.
The London Clinic is a centre of excellence for robotic surgery and spinal surgery, and one of the few hospitals in the UK to offer treatment with ExcelsiusGPS.
We also have a team of robotic surgeons who are highly experienced in using the Excelsius spinal robot.
How does the Excelsius spinal robot work?
Traditionally, a surgeon performing open or keyhole spinal surgery is guided by two-dimensional X-ray images of a patient’s spine.
But with the ExcelsiusGPS spinal robot the surgeon can be guided by three-dimensional (3D) images for the first time.
On the day of your surgery, 3D images of your spine are taken by a scanner. Your surgeon then uses these images to precisely plan the operation you need.
This is helpful, for example, if you’re having spinal fusion surgery to connect two or more vertebrae (the bones in your spine).
Your surgeon will be able to see and choose exactly where the implants, such as metal screws, need to be inserted in your spine.
They will also decide the exact depth and angle the screws need to be put in at.
Once complete, your surgeon’s surgical plan is loaded into the computer system of the ExcelsiusGPS and displayed on a screen.
When performing your operation, your surgeon first makes a small cut directly over your spine or on either side of your spine.
If they need to access your spine from the front, they may need to make a cut in your belly or throat.
Guided by the surgical plan your surgeon creates, the Excelsius robot moves its robotic arm through the cut and to the exact area of your spine that needs operating on.
Your surgeon then uses the tiny surgical instruments on the end of the robot’s arm to carry out the required procedure.
Throughout your operation, your surgeon can view live images of the surgical instruments and implants they’re using. These are displayed within the 3D images of your spine.
As a result, your surgeon can guide surgical instruments and implants with great accuracy, and make precise changes to their surgical plan, when necessary.
Overall, spinal surgery performed with the Excelsius robot has many benefits when compared to conventional open surgery and keyhole surgery. These include:
- Less pain
- Less scarring
- Smaller wounds
- Shorter operations (patients spend less time under general anaesthetic)
- Shorter recovery times
- Lower chance of complications as screws stay in place when inserted
- Less exposure to radiation (conventional spinal surgery uses X-rays)
We offer Fixed Price Packages
Where possible, we’ll provide a fixed-price package for your hospital care. This covers your hospital stay, nursing, and use of our facilities, giving you a clear guide to what those costs will be.
- Pre-op assessment
- Hospital stay, nursing care and meals
- Tests, scans and physio during your stay
- Take-home medication (up to 5 days)
- Post-op follow-up appointments
- Standard equipment or prosthesis (if needed)
- Unplanned extended stay or ITU (if clinically required)
- Initial consultation and any tests done during it
- Consultant and anaesthetist fees (quoted separately)
- Physio or therapy before or after your stay
- Diagnostics before admission (unless agreed in your plan)
- Specialist medication beyond 5 days
- Ambulance transport or bespoke prosthetics
Your consultant’s fees are quoted separately and shared directly by their office after your consultation. These professional fees cover the time, expertise, and care provided by your consultant before, during, and after your treatment. See our full terms and conditions
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We’ve teamed up with Chrysalis to offer you funding options that allow you to spread the cost of your treatment.
If you choose to pay for your treatment at The London Clinic over 12 months, you can make use of a great 0% interest option and pay nothing extra. Or you can choose to pay over two to five years at 14.9% APR.
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