ArticleInternational journal of spine surgery2025
Fully Navigated Single-Position Prone Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Detailed Technical Report and Description of 15 Cases.
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- The Prone-Transpsoas Approach for Single-Position Lateral Corpectomy: A Case Series.Brain sciences · 2026Article
- From Open to MIS, evolving practice for posterior approaches in high-energy thoracolumbar vertebral fractures: a retrospective cohort study.Brain & spine · 2026Article
- Awake prone lateral transpsoas lumbar interbody fusion with simultaneous posterior decompression and fusion: illustrative case.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2025Article
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backgroundNavigation increases the precision and safety of pedicle screw placement and has been used to place interbody cages for lateral lumbar interbody fusion. Single-position surgery shortens its duration and that of anesthesia. The aim of this study was the feasibility of simultaneous cage and screw placement in a single prone position using intraoperative navigation without the need for additional fluoroscopy and a detailed technical description of this procedure.
methodsWe retrospectively analyzed 15 patients who underwent simultaneous navigated lateral lumbar interbody fusion and posterior instrumentation in a single prone position. A detailed technical description of the procedure is provided. Surgery duration, blood loss, complications, and radiographic parameters were recorded.
resultsA total of 24 cages were placed in 15 patients. The mean time taken for cage placement was 21 ± 6.70 minutes, and there were no major complications. Mean surgery duration and blood loss per case, including posterior instrumentation, were 263 ± 94 minutes and 315 ± 143 mL, respectively. There were significant improvements in pre- to postoperative Oswestry Disability Index scores (51.38 ± 15.93 vs 32.81 ± 17.18,
conclusionThe present study's results showed the feasibility of lateral lumbar interbody fusion using simultaneous posterior pedicle screw instrumentation and intraoperative navigation in a single prone position. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Navigated lateral lumbar interbody fusion and posterior instrumentation in a single prone position possibly reduces operating time and blood loss and reduces exposure of operation room personnel to radiation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4:
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