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Thoracoscopic approach for spine deformities.

Mark J Krasna1, Xiaolong Jiao, Afshin Eslami

  • 1Division of Thoracic Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.

Journal of the American College of Surgeons
|October 31, 2003
PubMed
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Anterior thoracoscopic surgery is a safe and effective minimally invasive technique for correcting severe scoliosis and kyphotic deformities. This approach may reduce trauma, operative time, blood loss, and hospital stay, potentially alleviating post-thoracotomy pain.

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Area of Science:

  • Spine surgery
  • Minimally invasive procedures
  • Orthopedic surgery

Background:

  • Review of anterior thoracoscopic procedures for severe idiopathic scoliosis and kyphotic deformities.
  • Evaluation of feasibility and effectiveness of thoracoscopic spinal correction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the safety and efficacy of anterior thoracoscopic surgery for spinal deformities.
  • To determine the potential benefits of this minimally invasive approach.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 24 patients undergoing thoracoscopic spinal correction (1995-2001).
  • Combined anterior thoracoscopic release, grafting, and posterior instrumentation.
  • Performed by an orthopedic and thoracic surgery team.

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Main Results:

  • 16 females, 8 males; median age 16 years; 20 idiopathic scoliosis, 4 kyphotic deformity.
  • Average thoracoscopy time: 125 minutes; average blood loss: 135 mL; median 5 discs excised.
  • Median ICU stay: 2 days; median hospital stay: 6 days. Four patients had minor complications; one conversion to open procedure.

Conclusions:

  • Anterior thoracoscopic procedures are safe and effective for idiopathic scoliosis and kyphotic deformity.
  • This minimally invasive approach may decrease trauma, operative time, blood loss, and hospitalization.
  • Potential for reduced post-thoracotomy pain compared to open procedures.