Minimally Invasive Discectomy and Decompression for Lumbar Spine using Tubular Retractor System: Technique, Learning Curve and Outcomes

Objective To study the indications, technical nuances, learning curve, and outcomes associated with minimally invasive tubular discectomy of spine (MITDS) and minimally invasive tubular decompression (MITD) using the tubular retractor system and compare the outcomes with open microdiscectomy and ope...

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Main Authors: V A Kumar, Ramanadha Reddy, Vamsi Krishna Yerramneni, Swapnil Kolpakawar, K.S. Vishwa Kumar, Patlolla Pratyusha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 2022-08-01
Series:Indian Journal of Neurosurgery
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0041-1722825