ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2024
Advancing Prone-Transpsoas Spine Surgery: A Narrative Review and Evolution of Indications with Representative Cases.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.
- Radiographic changes in retroperitoneal corridor dimensions during staged positioning for prone transpsoas lateral lumbar interbody fusion.North American Spine Society journal · 2026Article
- Instrument Tracking Reduces Radiation Exposure and Increases Efficiency in Prone Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Retrospective Cohort Study.International journal of spine surgery · 2026Article
- Minimally invasive prone transpsoas lateral lumbar interbody fusion using navigation.Neurosurgical focus: Video · 2026Article
- The Prone-Transpsoas Approach for Single-Position Lateral Corpectomy: A Case Series.Brain sciences · 2026Article
- The Prone-Angled Transpsoas Approach: Utilizing Position, Approach, Navigation, and Neuromonitoring in Prone Lateral Surgery.Neurosurgery practice · 2026Article
- Use of expandable lateral lumbar interbody devices to restore disc height and segmental lordosis: a cadaveric study.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2026Article
- Comparative analysis of acute postoperative pain and opioid use between lateral transpsoas, anterior, and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions.North American Spine Society journal · 2025Article
- Evaluating the Efficacy of a Novel Titanium Cage System in ALIF and LLIF: A Retrospective Clinical and Radiographic Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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- Establishment of the prone transpsoas fusion surgery in Australia-a survey and analysis of major complications in early adopters.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2025Article
- Prone Lateral Transpsoas Approach to the Spine: A Technical Guide for Mastery.International journal of spine surgery · 2025Article
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Abstract
The Prone Transpsoas (PTP) approach to lumbar spine surgery, emerging as an evolution of lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), offers significant advantages over traditional methods. PTP has demonstrated increased lumbar lordosis gains compared to LLIF, owing to the natural increase in lordosis afforded by prone positioning. Additionally, the prone position offers anatomical advantages, with shifts in the psoas muscle and lumbar plexus, reducing the likelihood of postoperative femoral plexopathy and moving critical peritoneal contents away from the approach. Furthermore, operative efficiency is a notable benefit of PTP. By eliminating the need for intraoperative position changes, PTP reduces surgical time, which in turn decreases the risk of complications and operative costs. Finally, its versatility extends to various lumbar pathologies, including degeneration, adjacent segment disease, and deformities. The growing body of evidence indicates that PTP is at least as safe as traditional approaches, with a potentially better complication profile. In this narrative review, we review the historical evolution of lateral interbody fusion, culminating in the prone transpsoas approach. We also describe several adjuncts of PTP, including robotics and radiation-reduction methods. Finally, we illustrate the versatility of PTP and its uses, ranging from 'simple' degenerative cases to complex deformity surgeries.
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