Center for Robotic Spinal Surgery

Precision - Safety - Innovation - Humanity

Welcome to the Center for Robotic Spine Surgery at GPR-Klinikum Rüsselsheim.

Our center combines state-of-the-art medical technology, many years of surgical experience, and the highest level of medical expertise in the treatment of conditions affecting the entire spine and spinal cord. Through a combination of robot-assisted precision, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and cutting-edge interdisciplinary medicine, we offer our patients one of the most advanced forms of spinal surgery in Germany.

Safety, precision, and quality of life are at the heart of everything we do—tailored individually to each patient.

Robotic Spinal Surgery

State-of-the-art spinal surgery

The spine forms the central foundation of our musculoskeletal system. Diseases or injuries can lead to significant pain, neurological deficits, and a marked reduction in quality of life.

At our specialized center, we treat the full spectrum of congenital and acquired conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the pelvis and spinal cord—using conservative, minimally invasive, and surgical approaches.

Not every back condition requires surgery. Together with our patients, we develop individualized treatment plans in accordance with clinical guidelines—ranging from conservative therapy to highly complex reconstructive procedures.

 

Robotic Precision—The Future of Spinal Surgery

A particular focus of our center is on robot-assisted spinal surgery.

Through the use of state-of-the-art navigation technologies, intraoperative 3D imaging, and robotic assistance systems, complex procedures can be planned and performed with the highest precision. This innovative technology enables previously unmatched accuracy in implant placement while simultaneously increasing safety during surgery.

 

Advantages of Robotic Assistance

  • Highest precision in implant placement
  • Maximum safety during surgery
  • Minimally invasive and tissue-sparing procedures
  • Lower radiation exposure
  • Less postoperative pain
  • Shorter surgery times
  • Faster mobilization and rehabilitation
  • Optimized clinical outcomes 

With state-of-the-art robotic spine surgery, we offer our patients treatment at the highest international level—precise, safe, and tailored to each individual.

We always rely on minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques. Small incisions spare muscles and tissues, reduce postoperative discomfort, and often allow for a faster return to daily life.
  

Interdisciplinary Care at the Highest Level

The treatment of complex spinal conditions requires close collaboration among various medical specialties. Building on the Fast-Track concept established in orthopedics and trauma surgery, we have developed our own Fast-Track Plus system for spinal surgery. This standardizes our treatment procedures during the inpatient stay and, through close collaboration with private practitioners, primary care physicians, specialists, rehabilitation clinics, specialized geriatric clinics, and spinal cord injury centers, ensures that our patients receive coordinated pre- and postoperative care of the highest standard.


Medicine with Compassion

In addition to technological innovation, we always put people first.

We take the time to provide a thorough consultation and personally support our patients—from the initial diagnosis through to full rehabilitation. As second-opinion consultants for the German Spine Society (DWG), we provide independent, individualized advice in accordance with national and international guidelines.

Our goal is not only a successful surgery, but above all the long-term restoration of mobility, stability, and quality of life.

Sincerely
, Your
Team at the Center for Robotic Spine Surgery
 

Our Range of Services

Degenerative Spinal Disorders: 

  • Herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and synovial cysts; degenerative and developmental spondylolisthesis (spinal slippage); osteochondrosis
  • Complex degenerative conditions such as kyphosis and scoliosis (deformities).
  • Revision surgery
  • Surgery for the aging spine, cervical and thoracic myelopathy, etc.
     

Spinal fractures and fracture-related instabilities 

  • Of the entire spine and sacrum, including the craniocervical junction

     

Primary and secondary tumors of the spine and spinal cord 

  • Intraaxial tumors (e.g., astrocytomas, ependymomas)
  • Extra-axial tumors (e.g., spinal meningiomas, neurinomas)
  • Metastases from systemic tumors
  • Plasmacytomas
     

Inflammatory spinal disorders

  • Spondylodiscitis,
  • Abscesses
  • Empyemas, etc.

     

Metabolic spinal disorders: 

  • Osteoporotic spinal fractures 

  • Stress fractures of the pelvis
     

Congenital spinal and spinal cord disorders: 

  • Arnold-Chiari syndrome
  • Complex spinal malformations (spina bifida aperta and occulta)
  • Tethered cord syndrome
  • Diastematomyelia
  • Mucopolysaccharidoses affecting the spine and spinal cord, e.g., Morquio syndrome or Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome
  • Achondroplasia, etc.

 

Vascular diseases of the spine and spinal cord: 

  • Spinal arteriovenous fistulas
  • Angiomas
  • Cavernomas
  • Spinal hemorrhages (intradural and extradural)
     

Other spinal disorders: 

  • Cerebrospinal fluid circulation disorders (syringomyelia)
  • Idiopathic spinal cord herniation
  • Spinal intradural cysts 
     

Pain management procedures: 

  • Periradicular therapies, facet joint-adjacent infiltrations, thermocoagulation of the facet joints
  • Ganglion Impar block, epidural block, treatment of costotransversal syndrome
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Implantation
     

Peripheral neurosurgical procedures: 

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), sulcus ulnaris syndrome (SUS), tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS)
  • Meralgia paresthetica
  • Tumors and metastases of the peripheral nerves
     

Consultation and Second Opinions: 

  • Consultation on all issues related to neurosurgery 

  • Second opinions and consultations for issues related to the spine 

  • Interdisciplinary care for all types of gait disorders

 

Doctors & Team

Online Appointment Scheduling

(Doctolib appointments with Prof. Dr. Rahim or Dr. Mowala)

Medical Director
Medical management

Prof. Dr. med. Tamim Rahim

Zentrum für Wirbelsäulenchirurgie

Tel. 06142 88-1834
Fax 06142 88-3429
WCH@gp-ruesselsheim.de

Other Doctors
Senior consultant and deputy head

Dr. med. Mohannad Mowala

Zentrum für Wirbelsäulenchirurgie

Tel. 06142 88-1834
Fax 06142 88-3429
WCH@gp-ruesselsheim.de

Senior physician

Maxim Jemna

Zentrum für Wirbelsäulenchirurgie

Tel. 06142 88-1834
Fax 06142 88-3429
WCH@gp-ruesselsheim.de