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Transforaminal Full-Endoscopic Lumbar Foraminotomy Under Local Anesthesia for L5/S1 Adjacent Segment Foraminal Stenosis
Published on: October 17, 2025
Mikinobu Takeuchi1, Muneyoshi Yasuda, Hiroshi Shima
1Department of Neurosurgery, Aichi Medical Hospital, Nagakutecity, Aichi, Japan.
This study presents a minimally invasive surgical technique for lumbar foraminal stenosis, achieving excellent outcomes without fusion. The Wiltse approach effectively decompressed stenosis, improving patient scores and preventing recurrence.
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