Zeitschrift für ärztliche Fortbildung und Qualitätssicherung
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Z Arztl Fortbild Qualitatssich · Jun 1999
Comparative Study[First experiences using microsurgical techniques for minimally invasive ventral interbody fusion of the lumbar spine (MINI-ALIF)].
Minimal invasive techniques recently have become more important in spine surgery. Ventral approaches for lumbar fusion techniques are known for a long time. Their disadvantages are their size and the associated trauma. ⋯ Its advantages include reduced technical and personnel effort, minimal traumatized tissue, low blood-loss, short operating times and reduced rates of complications. Additionally the surgeon does not need to be experienced in laparascopic methods. The operation technique is explained and discussed from the neurosurgical point of view.