4LifeLAB was present at the 44th National Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology of the Sociedade Portuguesa de Ortopedia e Traumatologia (SPOT), which took place between November 5 and 8 at the Algarve Congress Center. Under the central theme of “Navigation and orthopedic robotics”, the Congress reflected the technological transformation that is redefining orthopedic practice worldwide.
Francisco Serdoura, CEO of 4LifeLAB and Director of the Orthopedics and Traumatology Service at ULS São João, participated in the session “Navigation and Robotics”, moderated by Pedro Dantas, Pedro Fernandes, Adélio Vilaça, and Rafael Calvo. The session brought together a panel of national and international experts to discuss the integration of artificial intelligence, navigation, and robotics in orthopedic surgery.
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In his presentation, Francisco Serdoura addressed the topic “Perspectives in Robotic Spine Surgery,” exploring the potential of robotics in spinal surgery and the challenges associated with its practical implementation, citing his experience as a surgeon at ULS São João as an example. At this health unit, he performs spinal surgery using a robotic system that is unique in Portugal, combining navigation and 3D imaging. “This technology allows medical teams to visualize the patient’s anatomy, plan the entire operation in a three-dimensional environment, and perform typically complex and higher-risk surgeries with extremely precise movements, reducing risks and promoting health gains for patients,” he highlighted in his presentation.
