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Acta Neurochirurgica
Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica 11/2019

01-11-2019 | Incision | How I Do it - Spine degenerative

How I do it? Endoscopic discectomy using a new trocar “Endospine Plus” for lumbar prolapsed intervertebral disc

Authors: Satnam Singh Chhabra, Divyam Sharma, Anshul Gupta

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 11/2019

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Abstract

Background

Endoscopic spine surgery is a promising minimally invasive technique and use of trocars like Metrx (Neurosurgery 51(5):S129–36, 2002), Destandau (Neurol Res 21:39–42, 1999), and Easy go (Acta Neurochir (Wien) 151:1027‑33, 2009) has revolutionized this field. However, the steep learning curve makes this procedure elusive to many parts of the world.

Methods

The authors describe the technique of pure endoscopic discectomy using a specialized trocar devised by the senior author “Endospine Plus” which makes the technique easy to learn along with the advantages and complications of the procedure.

Conclusions

Endoscopic lumbar discectomy is a safe and effective technique for the treatment of prolapsed intervertebral disc.
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Destandau J (1999) A special device for endoscopic surgery of lumbar disc herniation. Neurol Res 21:39–42CrossRef
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Oertel JM, Mondorf Y, Gaab MR (2009) A new endoscopic spine system: the first results with “Easy GO”. Acta Neurochir 151:1027–1033CrossRef
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Perez-Cruet MJ, Foley KT, Isaacs RE, Rice-Wyllie L, Wellington R, Smith MM et al (2002) Microendoscopic lumbar discectomy: technical note. Neurosurgery. 51(5):S129–S136PubMed
Metadata
Title
How I do it? Endoscopic discectomy using a new trocar “Endospine Plus” for lumbar prolapsed intervertebral disc
Authors
Satnam Singh Chhabra
Divyam Sharma
Anshul Gupta
Publication date
01-11-2019
Publisher
Springer Vienna
Published in
Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 11/2019
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-019-04037-6

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