Nathan Littauer’s spine surgery featured on WNYT Posted on May 21, 2014May 21, 2014 by Dakota PikeThe media frequently cover the innovations occurring at Nathan Littauer Hospital.Recently, Nathan Littauer hosted health reporter and Anchor, Benita Zahn of WNYT New Channel 13 for a spine surgery. She came to cover some of the innovative approaches we employ to alleviate back pain under Dr. Jain Shen. Benita interviewed the patient before his surgery and ultimately went into the OR suite to film a robotic- assisted surgery. The patient did very well and her story can be found here:http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S3443364.shtml?cat=300
Robotic Spine Surgery: The Future Is Here Posted on July 19, 2013July 19, 2013 by Dakota PikeAs reported by WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Monday July 15, 2013By Dave Lucas Credit Nathan Littauer HospitalSome of the Littauer Surgical Team, pictured with Dr. Shen and the new technology. ListenA small Fulton County Hospital is on its way to becoming a major destination for patients in need of back surgery.Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville has purchased and received its first Renaissance Robotic System, a groundbreaking technology offering new hope for patients suffering from debilitating spine pain.Renaissance is the only FDA approved surgical guidance system for spine surgeries, which will be performed by Dr. Jian Shen, who is responsible for bringing the technology to Gloversville.One of Dr. Shen’s patients, WAMC President and CEO Alan Chartock,went under the knife on a Monday and back to work early Tuesday morning. Chartock says Dr. Shen is looking to find and train an associate to assist him in performing spine surgery.  Read more…
