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  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Spinal Surgery

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  • Multi-level dorsal decompression of the thoracic spine is often necessary for various pathologies.
  • Traditional open approaches can lead to significant soft-tissue injury and spinal destabilization.

Observation:

  • A minimal access surgical technique utilizing multi-level hemilaminotomies was employed.
  • Three patients with unique compressive thoracic pathologies were treated using this standardized approach.

Findings:

  • Complete decompression and symptom resolution were achieved in all patients.
  • The minimal access approach demonstrated effective treatment for multi-level thoracic cord compression.
  • Radiographic evidence confirmed successful decompression in all cases.

Implications:

  • Minimal access techniques can effectively manage complex thoracic spinal conditions.
  • This approach may reduce approach-related morbidity and long-term spinal instability.
  • Further investigation into minimal access spinal surgery is warranted for thoracic pathologies.