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Automated percutaneous lumbar diskectomy.

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  • 1Department of Radiology, Presbyterian-University Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

The Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine, New York
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Automated percutaneous lumbar diskectomy, a minimally invasive spine surgery, offers a safer alternative to open procedures for treating herniated discs. This technique demonstrates the least potential for harm in lumbar disc herniation treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Background:

  • The trend towards less invasive medical procedures.
  • Introduction of Automated Percutaneous Lumbar Discectomy (APLD) in 1985.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the technique, indications, and patient selection for APLD.
  • To review current literature on APLD for lumbar disc herniations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on APLD.
  • Analysis of technique, indications, and patient selection criteria.

Main Results:

  • APLD was developed following the trend of minimally invasive medicine.
  • Cumulative data suggest APLD has the least potential for harm compared to open surgery for lumbar disc herniations.

Conclusions:

  • APLD is a viable minimally invasive option for lumbar disc herniations.
  • The procedure shows a favorable safety profile compared to traditional open surgery.

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