- Describes a wide variety of minimally invasive approaches
- Covers procedures in cases of deformity and trauma as well as degenerative diseases
- Includes many high-quality illustrations
This book describes and illustrates a variety of minimally invasive approaches to the thoracic spine, covering procedures applicable in not only degenerative diseases but also deformities and trauma. Surgery to the thoracic spine is demanding because of the surrounding ribs, lungs, heart, and large blood vessels and the challenges posed by the vulnerable spinal cord within a relatively small spinal canal. Consequently, postsurgical morbidity is often high.
In this context, minimally invasive surgery offers significant benefits, but to date, comprehensive coverage in textbooks is lacking owing to the limited experience in the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques. This book will be ideal for all who are searching for clear guidance that is faithful to the established principles of spine surgery and evidence-based medicine.
In addition to the comprehensive coverage of procedures appropriate in different pathologies, including thoracic disc herniation, ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament, ossification of the ligamentum flavum, and stenosis, individual chapters address the transforaminal endoscopic approach, interventional treatment, intraoperative neuromonitoring, and navigation for thoracic spine surgery.
Table of ContentsIntroduction- Anatomical Considerations of the Thoracic Spine
- Anesthetic Consideration of the Thoracic Spine Surgery
- Radiologic Evaluation of Thoracic Spinal Disease
- Clinical Presentation of the Thoracic Spinal Compression
- Setup of Operation Room and Patient Position
- Intraoperative Neuromonitoring During Thoracic Spine Surgery
- Navigation for Thoracic Spine Surgery
Thoracic Disc Herniation- Transforaminal Endoscopic Thoracic Discectomy with Foraminoplasty
- Transforaminal Endoscopic Thoracic Discectomy for Upper Thoracic Spine
- Transforaminal Endoscopic Thoracic Discectomy for Foraminal Herniation; Rotate to Retract Technique
- Transforaminal Endoscopic Thoracic Discectomy for Migrated Herniation
- Endoscopic System for Transforaminal Approach of Thoracic Spine
- Mini-Thoracotomy and Microscopic Discectomy Without Fusion
- Transforaminal Interbody Fusion
- Thoracoscopic Discectomy
- Posterior Microscopic Discectomy with CO2 Laser
- Posterolateral Oblique Paraspinal Approach with Tubular Retractor
Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum- Microscopic Decompression
- Endoscopic Decompression of Thoracic OLF
Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament- Mini-Thoracotomy and OPLL Resection
- Trans-axillary Approach for Upper Thoracic Spine
- Modified Oblique Corpectomy for Upper Thoracic Spine
- Simultaneous Ventral and Dorsal Decompression of OPLL and OLF
- Posterolateral Oblique Paraspinal Approach with O-Arm Navigation
- Management of Dural Leak After OPLL Resection
- Management After Mini-Thoracotomy Without Chest-Tube
Trauma- Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
- Minimally Invasive Reconstruction of Vertebral Body in Kümmell’s Disease
- Mini-Thoracotomy Corpectomy
- Thoracoscopic-Assisted Corpectomy and Fusion
Deformity- Minimally Invasive Thoracic Deformity Surgery
Tumor and Arachnoid Cyst- Minimally Invasive Resection of Thoracic Arachnoid Cyst: Twist Technique
- Invasive Resection of Thoracic Tumor
Interventional Procedures- CT and US Guided Intervention in Thoracic Spine
- Thoracic Neuroplasty
