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Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica 1/2020

01-01-2020 | Laminotomy | How I Do it - Spine degenerative

How I do it? Interlaminar contralateral endoscopic lumbar foraminotomy assisted with the O-arm navigation

Authors: Kuo-Tai Chen, Myung-Soo Song, Jin-Sung Kim

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 1/2020

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Abstract

Background

The interlaminar contralateral endoscopic lumbar foraminotomy (ICELF) provides access to the foraminal pathology with less violation to facet than the ipsilateral approach. However, it is technically challenging even for an experienced surgeon.

Methods

We introduce the step-by-step workflow of the interlaminar contralateral endoscopic lumbar foraminotomy assisted with O-arm navigation system.

Conclusion

The ICELF assisted with O-arm navigation is safe, accurate, and efficient for the treatment of lumbar foraminal stenosis. The CT-based navigation reshapes the learning curve of the advanced endoscopic technique, reducing the risk of facet joint violation, and minimizes radiation exposure to surgeons.
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Title
How I do it? Interlaminar contralateral endoscopic lumbar foraminotomy assisted with the O-arm navigation
Authors
Kuo-Tai Chen
Myung-Soo Song
Jin-Sung Kim
Publication date
01-01-2020
Publisher
Springer Vienna
Published in
Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 1/2020
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-019-04104-y

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