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. 2009 Jan;40(1):47-63, vi.
doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2008.09.004.

Total en bloc spondylectomy for spinal tumors: surgical techniques and related basic background

Norio Kawahara  1 , Katsuro Tomita, Hideki Murakami, Satoru Demura
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Total en bloc spondylectomy for spinal tumors: surgical techniques and related basic background

Norio Kawahara et al. Orthop Clin North Am. 2009 Jan.

Abstract

The authors' group has developed a new surgical technique of spondylectomy (vertebrectomy) called "total en bloc spondylectomy" (TES). This technique is different from spondylectomy in that it involves en bloc removal of the lesion, that is, removal of the whole vertebra, body and lamina, as one compartment. The surgical technique of TES has been remarkably improved based on adequate knowledge and consideration of the surgical anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics of the spine and spinal cord. Review of the developmental process of this operation leads to recognition of the tips, pitfalls, and solutions.

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