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. 2022 Dec;16(6):1013-1021.
doi: 10.31616/asj.2022.0436. Epub 2022 Dec 27.

Recent Updates on Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Techniques, Technologies, and Indications

Jun-Young Choi  1 , Sang-Min Park  1 , Ho-Joong Kim  1 , Jin S Yeom  1
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Recent Updates on Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Techniques, Technologies, and Indications

Jun-Young Choi et al. Asian Spine J. 2022 Dec.

Abstract

A number of minimally invasive spine surgeries (MISSs) have been developed to address the drawbacks of open spine surgery. Their advantages include small skin incisions, reduction in tissue damage, quick recovery, and short hospital stay. However, the clinical outcomes are comparable to open surgery. There was a cap on the number of indications that could be set for all spinal illnesses. The indications for MISSs have been expanding owing to mechanical and technological advances in medical equipment. Thus, this review presents the various MISSs developed to date, surgical indications, surgical techniques, and their advantages and disadvantages.

Keywords: Augmented reality navigation; Endoscopy; Microscopy; Minimally invasive spine surgery; Surgical navigation systems.

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(A, B) Surgical field for minimally invasive spinal surgery using a microscope.
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(A, B) Surgical field for minimally invasive spinal surgery using an endoscope.
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(A, B) The O-arm system (Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Memphis, TN, USA). The O-arm is used to recreate the intended surgical anatomy during the surgery according to the patient’s posture.
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(A, B) Augmented reality assisted spine surgery.
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