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Laparoscopically assisted retroperitoneal spinal surgery.

Joseph P Regan1, Richard P Cattey, Lyle G Henry

  • 1Columbia-St. Mary's and the Milwaukee Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. jregan@columbia-stmarys.org

JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
|June 20, 2007
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Laparoscopic spinal surgery offers a safe and effective minimally invasive approach. This technique enables multi-level exposure and the use of standard orthopedic devices for anterior spinal fusion.

Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion Techniques
  • Laparoscopic Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic spinal surgery has demonstrated safety and efficacy in previous studies.
  • This study reviews patients undergoing laparoscopically assisted retroperitoneal spinal surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and reproducibility of laparoscopically assisted retroperitoneal spinal surgery.
  • To assess the feasibility of a minimally invasive approach for anterior spinal fusion.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 124 patients (April 1996–June 2004).
  • Gasless, retroperitoneal approach using balloon dissectors and trocars.
  • Conversion to gasless technique with wound protectors for instrument placement.

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Main Results:

  • Mean operative time: 165 minutes; Estimated blood loss: 205 mL.
  • Conversion rate: 8.9%; Mean length of stay: 3.0 days.
  • Complication rate: 5.6% (iliac vein injury, postoperative ileus, need for posterior fusion).

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopically assisted retroperitoneal spinal surgery is safe and reproducible.
  • The technique provides benefits of minimally invasive surgery, including multi-level exposure and device placement.