Lateral approach to the lumbar spine: The utility of an access surgeon

Background: Lateral lumbar interbody fusions (LLIFs) utilize a retroperitoneal approach that avoids the intraperitoneal organs and manipulation of the anterior vasculature encountered in anterior approaches to the lumbar spine. The approach was championed by spinal surgeons; however, general/vascula...

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Main Authors: Matthew H Meade, Yunsoo Lee, Parker L Brush, Mark J Lambrechts, Eleanor H Jenkins, Cristian A Desimone, Michael A Mccurdy, John J Mangan, Jose A Canseco, Mark F Kurd, Alan S Hilibrand, Alexander R Vaccaro, Christopher K Kepler, Gregory D Schroeder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
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Online Access:http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2023;volume=14;issue=3;spage=281;epage=287;aulast=Meade