From South America to South India: A Young Life Stands Tall Again After Complex Robotic Spine Surgery
By Admin | April 23, 2026
- Chennai strengthens its position as a global hub for advanced spine care and medical value travel.
- Robotic-assisted surgery enhances precision, safety, and outcomes in complex scoliosis correction
- Successful treatment of international patient highlights India's growing expertise in paediatric spine deformities
CHENNAI, India, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Apollo Speciality Hospitals and Apollo Spine Clinic, Teynampet, have successfully performed a complex robotic-assisted spinal deformity correction on a 15-year-old international patient with severe adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, reinforcing Chennai's growing stature as a global destination for advanced spine care.
A 15-year-old from South America patient travelled nearly 48 hours to Chennai for treatment of a severe and progressive spinal curvature that significantly impacted her posture, mobility, and long-term health. The use of robotic navigation technology enabled highly precise implant placement and improved spinal alignment, while minimizing intraoperative risks. The patient has shown significant correction post-surgery and is recovering well.
The procedure was led by Dr. Sajan K. Hegde, Director – Spine Surgery, using a staged, robotic-assisted approach supported by advanced intraoperative neuromonitoring systems. The hospital is among the few centres equipped to manage such complex deformity corrections with precision technology.
The treatment involved an initial phase of halo gravity traction to improve spinal alignment, followed by a two-stage surgical intervention. The first stage included posterior spinal exposure with robotic-assisted pedicle screw fixation under neuromonitoring. The second stage comprised anterior discectomy and fusion from D7 to D11, along with posterior deformity correction and fusion extending from D2 to L4, in addition to thoracoplasty.
Commenting on the case, Dr. Sajan K. Hegde, Director – Spine Surgery said, "Managing complex adolescent scoliosis requires careful planning and a strong multidisciplinary approach. With robotic-assisted surgery and neuromonitoring, we're able to improve precision and...(More)
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