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Sang Hun Lee1, Farah N Musharbash1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Neurospine
|April 5, 2023
Summary
Minimally invasive endoscopic thoracic discectomy offers a solution for rare symptomatic thoracic disc herniations. This approach aims to reduce the morbidity associated with traditional open surgeries.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
Background:
- Symptomatic thoracic disc herniations are uncommon and present surgical challenges.
- Traditional open approaches (thoracotomy) involve significant access morbidity.
- Minimally invasive techniques are gaining interest for thoracic discectomy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the technical aspects of transforaminal endoscopic thoracic discectomy.
- To review the literature outcomes of this endoscopic approach.
- To compare its outcomes with other minimally invasive techniques.
Main Methods:
- Description of the transforaminal endoscopic surgical technique.
- Literature review and synthesis of outcomes for thoracic discectomy.
Main Results:
- The transforaminal endoscopic approach provides a viable minimally invasive option.
- Outcomes are summarized and compared to other minimally invasive methods.
Conclusions:
- Endoscopic thoracic discectomy is a promising alternative to open surgery.
- Further research may solidify its role in treating thoracic disc herniations.
