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Minimally invasive anterolateral corpectomy for spinal tumors
Michael S Park1, Armen R Deukmedjian1, Juan S Uribe1
1Department of Neurosurgery & Brain Repair, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 2 Tampa General Circle, 7th Floor, Tampa, FL 33606, USA.
Neurosurgery Clinics of North America
|April 8, 2014
Summary
Minimally invasive anterolateral corpectomy offers improved surgical access for thoracic and thoracolumbar spine tumors, potentially reducing approach-related complications compared to traditional open methods.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Spinal Oncology
Background:
- Traditional open approaches for thoracic and thoracolumbar spine surgery present significant morbidity.
- These open methods often provide limited surgical access to the affected spinal level.
- Spinal tumors necessitate effective and safe surgical interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the minimally invasive anterolateral corpectomy technique for spinal tumors.
- To review the existing literature on this minimally invasive approach.
Main Methods:
- Description of the minimally invasive anterolateral corpectomy procedure.
- Literature review of studies reporting on this technique for spinal tumor treatment.
Main Results:
- The anterolateral approach facilitates improved surgical access to the thoracic and thoracolumbar spine.
- Minimally invasive techniques aim to reduce approach-related morbidity.
- Evidence suggests feasibility and potential benefits of this approach.
Conclusions:
- Minimally invasive anterolateral corpectomy is a viable option for treating thoracic and thoracolumbar spinal tumors.
- This technique may offer advantages over traditional open approaches.
- Further research and literature support its application.
