Debates
Wednesday, 6 October
10:45–11:45 CESTModerator:
Klaus Schnake, Erlangen, Germany
Topic:
Robotics in spinal surgery – benefit or gimmick?
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10 min.
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Introduction and current state of evidence
Klaus Schnake, Germany
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10 min.
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The pros of a robotic spinal system
Pablo Chavel, Spain
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10 min.
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Cases for the robot
Khai Lam, United Kingdom
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10 min.
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Robotics: the future is (not quite) here
Tamás Fekete, Switzerland
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15 min.
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Moderator / Experts / Audience discussion
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5 min.
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Summary panel
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Friday, 8 October
10:45–11:45 CESTModerator:
Klaus Schnake, Erlangen, Germany
Topic:
Anterior vs. posterior approach for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy
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5 min.
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Introduction and illustrative case presentation
Klaus Schnake, Germany
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2 min.
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Audience to select preferred treatment (1st vote)
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12 min.
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Pro posterior foraminotomy
Luca Papavero, Germany
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12 min.
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Pro anterior discectomy and fusion
Paulo Pereira, Portugal
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12 min.
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Pro total disc replacement
Enrico Tessitore, Switzerland
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10 min.
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Moderator / Experts / Audience discussion
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2 min.
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Audience selected treatment (2nd vote)
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5 min.
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Summary panel
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