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Minimally invasive spine instrumentation.

Daniel H Kim1, Sivakumar Jaikumar, Andrew C Kam

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford Medical Center, Stanford, California 94305, USA. neurokim@stanford.edu

Neurosurgery
|September 18, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Minimally invasive spine surgery utilizes advanced instrumentation for complex procedures through small incisions. This approach reduces patient morbidity while effectively treating various spinal disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Spine Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Techniques
  • Surgical Instrumentation

Background:

  • Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has transformed surgical practices across specialties.
  • Endoscopic approaches enable complex maneuvers through small incisions, minimizing patient trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the instrumentation employed in minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS).
  • To highlight the versatility and efficacy of endoscopic techniques in spinal interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of instrumentation used in MIS spinal procedures.
  • Review of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and laparoscopic techniques for spinal applications.

Main Results:

  • VATS enables decompression, fusion, reconstruction, and stabilization for thoracic spine indications.

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  • Laparoscopic techniques facilitate anterior and posterior lumbar spine approaches, including cage insertion and pedicle screw fixation.
  • MIS allows for procedures such as sympathectomy, tumor resection, infection debridement, and fracture treatment.

    • Conclusions:

    • Minimally invasive techniques are successfully applied to treat a wide range of spinal disorders.
    • Endoscopic instrumentation allows spine surgeons to perform intricate procedures via small portals, significantly lowering patient morbidity.