Robotic Spinal Surgery at Henry Ford Allegiance Michigan
Visiting Neurosurgeon from Australia Observes Robotic Spine Surgeries - Media Release
Jackson, Michigan—Henry Ford Allegiance Health (HFAH) and neurosurgeon Amritraj Loganathan, MD, are earning international recognition in the field of robotic spine surgery. On Thursday, February 7, Dr. David Oehme , a neurosurgeon from Melbourne, Australia, came to Jackson for the purpose of observing Dr. Loganathan perform spine surgery with the Excelcius GPSTM Surgical System.
Designed to increase safety for patients and accuracy for their surgeons, the innovative system enables neurosurgeons to perform minimally invasive spine surgery that typically results in a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery time for patients. HFAH is the first in Michigan to offer patients the advantages of this robotic surgical system.
“There is a perception in Australia that robotic surgery is better. I am here to see the robot in action. I really want to get an appreciation of the robot at work in the theater with an actual patient,” said Dr. Oehme, who specializes in the treatment of back pain and degenerative diseases of the spine. He has up to 600 spine surgery cases each year.
Dr. Loganathan explained how HFAH is uniquely qualified to host forward-thinking international physicians like Dr. Oehme. “We are a relatively small hospital with a friendly atmosphere using high tech surgical systems. Our accessible size coupled with advanced technology makes it easier for us to host surgeons who want to get an inside look at the advantages we can offer patients.”
One of the advantages of the ExcelciusGPS system is the inclusion of a GPS 3-D guidance system, designed to improve accuracy and optimize patient care by combining the benefits of robotics with navigation, much like the GPS in a car. This advanced technology allows a neurosurgeon to place screws and implants in a very precise fashion while seeing exactly where to place their instruments in real-time. By preprogramming coordinates, the robotic arm of the ExcelciusGPS can assist in guiding surgeons to precise locations in their patient’s spines. The result is safer, faster surgery with less radiation exposure and less need to reposition the patient.
Dr. Oehme observed three robotic spine surgeries during his visit and was among the first Australian surgeons to see the ExcelciusGPS in use with patients. He anticipates St. Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne will acquire an ExcelciusGPS at some point in the future to complement its existing technology.
About Henry Ford Allegiance Health
Henry Ford Allegiance Health (HFAH) is a 475-bed health system in Jackson, Michigan. HFAH complements traditional acute care services with primary and community-based to support patients across the health continuum at every stage of life. With its Level II Trauma Center, Henry Ford Allegiance Health provides comprehensive care for severely injured patients. As a teaching hospital, Henry Ford Allegiance Health continually looks to the future with its Center for Health Innovation & Education and Graduate Medical Education program. Through its Health Improvement Organization (HIO), HFAH is also a national leader in forming community partnerships that innovatively address wellness and prevention needs across the region. Visit HenryFord.com to learn more.
About Henry Ford Health System
Henry Ford Health System is a six-hospital system headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. It is one of the nation’s leading comprehensive, integrated health systems, recognized for clinical excellence and innovation. Henry Ford provides both health insurance and health care delivery, including acute, specialty, primary and preventive care services backed by excellence in research and education. Henry Ford Health System is led by President & CEO Wright Lassiter III. Visit HenryFord.com to learn more.
The Benefits of Keyhole Neurosurgery & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Revealed
Thanks to The Age Newspaper for promoting the benefits of Keyhole Neurosurgery and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. This is the way of the future and all patient's should ask if there is a less invasive option for their spine surgery. To read view the full article click here or on the image below.
The Ultimate Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery Patient Experience
Dr Oehme has partnered with Nebula Health to bring patients undergoing neurosurgery and spine surgery the ultimate patient engagement experience. All patients undergoing common spine procedures will be sent detailed explainer videos at different time points of their journey, to help guide them through the neurosurgical process from beginning to end.
See below for an example of patient explainer videos sent to patients pre-operatively. Patients are also sent videos at different stages post operatively giving them up to date information about how they should expect to be feeling and things to look out for.
For more information click here or contact Dr Oehme's rooms on 1800 DO SPINE (1800 367 746) or +61 3 9939 7112.
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Warringal Private Hospital in Heidelberg
Commencement of Practice as Consultant Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon
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Dr Oehme is excited to announce that he will commence consulting and operating at Warringal Private Hospital in Heidelberg from May 2017. Dr Oehme will offer minimally invasive surgical solutions for spine patients at this premier surgical facility, bringing the Keyhole Neurosurgery attitude and advanced techniques to patients in the northern suburbs. For more information and appointments contact his main rooms at Keyhole Neurosurgery on 1800 DO SPINE (1800 367 746). |
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Radio Interview on 2UE Health & Wellbeing Show
Want to learn more about the benefits of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery? Listen to the podcast of a radio interview Dr Oehme did with Ed Phillips for the Health & Wellbeing Show on Talking Lifestyle/2UE radio here.
See our patient info section for even more information about the benefits of Keyhole Spine Surgery.
Eastern Health Box Hill Public Hospital
Commencement of Practice as Consultant Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon
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Dr David Oehme is excited to have commenced a new position as a Consultant Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon at Eastern Health. Dr Oehme will run a public outpatient clinic at Box Hill hospital commencing February 2017. For more information click here. For all appointments contact Box Hill Hospital Outpatient Clinic on 03 9895 3352 or contact Keyhole Neurosurgery on 1800 DO SPINE (1800 367 746). |
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Epworth Eastern Hospital Box Hill
Commencement of Practice as Consultant Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon
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To complement his new public appointment at Eastern Health Box Hill, Dr Oehme is excited to announce he will commence private consulting and operating at Epworth Eastern in Box Hill in March 2017. Dr Oehme will offer minimally invasive surgical options to spine patients at this premier surgical facility. For more information and appointments contact his main rooms at Keyhole Neurosurgery on 1800 DO SPINE (1800 367 746). |
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Waverley Private Hospital Mt Waverley
Commencement of Practice as Consultant Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon
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Im excited to have commenced consulting and operating at Waverley Private Hospital in Mount Waverley, as their first neurosurgeon and spine surgeon.
Ever since commencing my training in medicine and neurosurgery, over eighteen years ago, I have always thought how wonderful it would be to return home to my roots in Mt Waverley as a specialist. Finally, I’m excited to announce that I have commenced consulting at Waverley Private Hospital. As of November 2016 Ill be consulting in Mt Waverley on a fortnightly basis. Ill also be operating here in Mt Waverley in 2017. What better time could there be to come back to the neighbourhood where I grew up with the opening of the new development at Waverley Private? Not only is it exciting to be serving the community where many of my family and friends still live, I’m proud to be bringing a minimally invasive spine attitude, and the very latest in keyhole spine surgery, to the Waverley community. Thanks to the Monash Leader for your support. For appointments contact Keyhole Neurosurgery on 1800 DO SPINE (1800 367 746). |
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International Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2016
At St Vincent's hospital we have the privelage of looking after many patients who have brain tumours. These special patients get the very best available care from our multidisciplanary expert team. Dr Oehme was proud to "shine a light" on brain tumour awareness during Brain Tumour Awarenss Week in October and during our Neuroscience's Symposium. Read more here.
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