Mayo Clinic Minute: How awake spinal surgery benefits patients

Mayo Clinic is among the first in the world to perform a spinal fusion surgery called TLIF with robotic assistance and incorporating spinal anesthesia, meaning the patient is awake. Dr. Selby Chen, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, says it’s important to have an innovative mindset. Performing the surgery while the patient is still awake, eliminates the…

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Surgical Services, Mayo Clinic, Arizona

Surgical Services, Mayo Clinic, Arizona Mayo Clinic Surgical services staff speak about what sets our OR apart from other destination medical centers. The team speaks about diversity, complex cases and the reason they are fulfilled in working at one of the most recognizable names in health care.

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