Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	120680
DOI	10.12998/wjcc.120680
Country	United States

Category	Neurosciences
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Awake robotic lumbar decompression and fusion: A case report
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Andrew Daigle, Christian Quinones, Huy Tran, Garrett Whipple, Deepak Kumbhare, Varsha Allampalli, Bharat Guthikonda and Stanley Hoang
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Stanley Hoang, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71103, United States. stanley.hoang@lsuhs.edu
Key Words	Awake spine surgery; Spinal anesthesia; Robotic-assisted spine surgery; Cortical bone trajectory; Lumbar decompression and fusion; Enhanced recovery after surgery; Minimally invasive spine surgery; Case report
Core Tip	Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) provides several advantages, including reduced intraoperative blood loss, shorter recovery times, and decreased length of hospitalization. Cortical bone trajectory screws further enhance MISS by allowing a medial-to-lateral trajectory that reduces the need for extensive retraction, permits smaller incisions, and provides robust biomechanical fixation. Robotic spine surgery complements these techniques by offering enhanced intraoperative imaging and improved precision in hardware placement. Awake spine surgery performed under spinal anesthesia can be combined with robotic techniques to further shorten recovery and reduce postoperative pain.
Citation	Daigle A, Quinones C, Tran H, Whipple G, Kumbhare D, Allampalli V, Guthikonda B, Hoang S. Awake robotic lumbar decompression and fusion: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.120680
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Received	2026-03-05 02:04
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-05 02:08
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Revised	2026-05-29 04:16
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-08-10 10:01
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