Minimally invasive navigated TLIF performed using advanced intraoperative 3D imaging and StealthStation™ navigation
WEST ISLIP, N.Y. — March 17, 2026 — Dr. Daniel Choi, founder and orthopaedic spine surgeon at Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island, became the first surgeon to utilize Medtronic’s O-arm™ Imaging System at Good Samaritan University Hospital during a procedure performed on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Dr. Choi performed a minimally invasive (MIS), navigated Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF), marking both the first surgery overall at Good Samaritan University Hospital using the newly installed O-arm™ system and the first TLIF performed at the hospital with the advanced intraoperative imaging technology. The procedure, performed at the L5-S1 level, integrated Medtronic’s StealthStation™ surgical navigation in combination with O-arm™ imaging. He was assisted by Dr. Justin Ledesma of Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island.
The O-arm™ Imaging System provides intraoperative 2D and 3D imaging that allows surgeons to visualize spinal anatomy in real time. When integrated with StealthStation™ navigation, the system enables precise guidance of surgical instruments and confirmation of implant placement before the procedure concludes. This combination enhances surgical accuracy, supports minimally invasive techniques, and reduces the likelihood of revision surgery.
“Technology continues to redefine what’s possible in spine surgery,” said Dr. Choi. “With intraoperative 3D navigation, I’m able to confirm accuracy in real time during minimally invasive lumbar fusion procedures. That precision matters because it directly supports safer surgery and better outcomes for my patients.”
The O-arm™ system was recently installed at Good Samaritan University Hospital, expanding intraoperative imaging capabilities at the facility. For complex lumbar procedures, the integration of intraoperative imaging and navigation enhances visualization and procedural confidence, particularly in minimally invasive approaches.
Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island operates offices in Garden City, Ronkonkoma, Huntington, and Queens, providing comprehensive spine and pain management services throughout Long Island and New York City.
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About Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island
Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island is a multidisciplinary medical practice specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery, advanced pain management, and comprehensive non-surgical treatment options. The practice’s Ivy-trained, board-certified physicians provide personalized, evidence-based care for a wide range of spine, joint, and chronic pain conditions, including complex and cancer-related pain. With offices in Garden City, Ronkonkoma, Huntington, and Queens, the practice is committed to expanding access to high-quality, patient-centered spine care throughout Long Island and New York City.
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