A Prospective Comparison of Surgical Approach for Anterior L4–L5 Fusion

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Authors

Thomas A. Zdeblick · University of Wisconsin System

Stephen M. David · University of Wisconsin System

Abstract

There does not appear to be a significant advantage at the L4-L5 level of the transperitoneal laparoscopic surgical approach when compared with an open mini-ALIF retroperitoneal technique.

Topics & Keywords

Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 25, Issue 20, pp. 2682-2687

DOI: 10.1097/00007632-200010150-00023

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