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Full Endoscopic Interlaminar Approach for Paracentral L5-S1 Disc Herniation
Published on: April 14, 2023
Endoscopic Interlaminar Decompression for T1-T2 Thoracic Disc Herniation: A Case Report.
Abdulhakem Alshehri1, Rakan M Khawaji2, Turki B Alotaibi3
1Spine Surgery, King Fahad Military Medical Complex, Dhahran, SAU.
Cureus
|June 29, 2026
Summary
Symptomatic thoracic disc herniation (TDH) is rare but serious. Full-endoscopic interlaminar discectomy offers a minimally invasive surgical option for ventral cord decompression, showing promising results in a recent case study.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Background:
- Symptomatic thoracic disc herniation (TDH) is uncommon, accounting for <4% of surgically treated cases.
- TDH can cause severe myelopathy due to the thoracic spinal cord's limited vascular supply and anatomical reserve.
- Traditional open surgical approaches carry significant morbidity.
