A comparison of short-term outcomes between robot-assisted percutaneous vertebroplasty and manual percutaneous vertebroplasty in the treatment of osteoporotic thoracolumbar vertebral compression fractures

Manual percutaneous vertebroplasty demonstrates superior operative time compared to robot-assisted percutaneous vertebroplasty. However, the robotic approach offers the advantage of reduced cement leakage, which enhances procedural safety and decreases postoperative complications to some degree. Furthermore, as surgeons gain proficiency with the robotic system, operative time can be further reduced. This technology warrants continued refinement and represents a promising direction for future development.