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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2020 May 12.
Published in final edited form as: Ann Biomed Eng. 2017 Nov 17;46(3):475–487. doi: 10.1007/s10439-017-1960-z

Table 1.

Added value to different stakeholders through the introduction of image-guided spinal therapies using SpinoBot

Stakeholder Outcome Value Added
Patients Patients permitted for more advanced and complex treatments for ALS Shortened procedure time
Improved quality of life
Surgeons Enhanced performance in surgeries which requires simultaneous use of surgical and imaging tools Increased procedural outcomes and treatment plans
Ease of use
Surgery Department Increased patient safety and efficiency during procedures Increasing number of patients
Efficient consultation services
Hospital Ability to take increased patient loads, follow-ups, increased procedure volume Increased quality and efficiency and reduced cost of operations
Improved patient satisfaction