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ArticleEuropean spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society2024

The novel Kambin Torpedo full-endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion technique: a case series.

Ping-Chi Tsai, Yueh-Ching Liu, Ting-Kuo Chang, Lei-Po Chen, Yu-Ching Huang, Yan-Shiang Lian, Kai-Ting Chien

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Article in European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Midline delta double-door decompression (MDDD), a novel strategy for thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum via uni-portal noncoaxial spinal endoscopic surgery (UNSES): a case series.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026
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  2. Computed tomography imaging for exploring the appropriate angle of a visible Trephine in endoscopic spine lumbar interbody fusion.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026
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  3. [Comparison of effectiveness between two endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion techniques and minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for single-level lumbar degenerative disease].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2026
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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Ping-Chi Tsai *Department of Medical Education, MacKay Memorial Hospital, No. 92, Sec. 2, Zhongshan N. Rd., Zhongshan Dist, Taipei City, 104217, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0003-0694-5534
Yueh-Ching Liu *Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MacKay Memorial Hospital, No. 92, Sec. 2, Zhongshan N. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City, 104217, Taiwan.
Ting-Kuo ChangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, MacKay Memorial Hospital, No. 92, Sec. 2, Zhongshan N. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City, 104217, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-0110-3744
Lei-Po ChenDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, MacKay Memorial Hospital, No. 92, Sec. 2, Zhongshan N. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City, 104217, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0003-1917-8530
Yu-Ching HuangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, MacKay Memorial Hospital, No. 92, Sec. 2, Zhongshan N. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City, 104217, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0003-1843-3835
Yan-Shiang LianDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, MacKay Memorial Hospital, No. 92, Sec. 2, Zhongshan N. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City, 104217, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-5275-5136
Kai-Ting ChienDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, MacKay Memorial Hospital, No. 92, Sec. 2, Zhongshan N. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City, 104217, Taiwan. drkennychien@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0003-0591-7515
Mackay Memorial Hospital · TW

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeFull-endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion (FELIF) is a new-generation treatment for spondylolisthesis. However, owing to their unique characteristics, the two main endoscopic fusion trajectories, the trans-Kambin and posterolateral approaches, have important limitations. Herein, we aimed to introduce a new technique called Kambin Torpedo FELIF (KT-FELIF).

methodsThe KT-FELIF technique is based on the trans-Kambin approach. It additionally completes ipsilateral total facetectomy and contralateral direct decompression. Thus, this novel technique combines the advantages of the trans-Kambin and posterolateral approaches.

resultsWe reported on the indications and technical steps of KT-FELIF and provided intraoperative and animated videos to clarify the procedure. Short-term follow-up based on 3-month postoperative computed tomography and plain films images taken at least 3 months after surgery showed adequate bony decompression, a large bone graft contact area, and good intervertebral trabecular bone growth without radiolucent lines between the graft, cage, and end plate. The clinical results, such as ipsilateral and contralateral visual analog scale and Oswestry disability index values, gradually improved at 1 and 3 months postoperatively. No complications were observed.

conclusionsKT-FELIF is a promising FELIF technique for achieving bilateral direct decompression through a unilateral approach while accomplishing thorough discectomy and endplate preparation.

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EndoscopyResearchBone PlatesBone TransplantationCancellous BoneHumansEndoscopicFusionKambinLumbarTransforaminal

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