Minimally invasive tubular approach for lumbar extraforaminal disc herniation: how I do it.

Publication Type	Academic Article
Authors	Leroy H, Gorwood W, Härtl R, Assaker R
Journal	Acta Neurochir (Wien)
Volume	165
Issue	3
Pagination	761-765
Date Published	02/11/2023
ISSN	0942-0940
Keywords	Intervertebral Disc Displacement
Abstract	BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive surgical resection of extraforaminal disc herniation is challenging. The anatomical landmarks are varying from common interlaminar approach. The main risk is to damage the exiting nerve root as it is not yet protected by any bony structure. METHOD: Here, we present the different steps of the minimally invasive approach to resect a lumbar extraforaminal disc herniation, using tubular retractor under microscopy. CONCLUSION: Once the key steps of tubular placements are well known, minimally invasive approach for such extraforaminal resection affords appropriate exposure, while reducing blood loss and muscle injury.
DOI	10.1007/s00701-023-05513-w
PubMed ID	36773164