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How I do it: percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy for lumbar disk herniation.
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ABSTRACT: Background
Percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy (PTED) has emerged as a less invasive technique to treat symptomatic lumbar disk herniation (LDH). PTED is performed under local anesthesia with the advantage of immediate intraoperative feedback of the patient. In this paper, the technique is described as conducted in our hospital.Methods
PTED is performed under local anesthesia in prone position on thoracopelvic supports. The procedure is explained stepwise: e.g. marking, incision, introduction of the 18-gauge needle and guidewire to the superior articular process, introduction of the TomShidi needle and foraminotomy up to 9 mm, with subsequently removal of disk material through the endoscope. Scar size is around 8 mm.Conclusion
PTED seems a promising alternative to conventional discectomy in patients with LDH and can be performed safely.
SUBMITTER: Depauw PRAM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6267719 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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How I do it: percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy for lumbar disk herniation.
Acta neurochirurgica 20181112 12
<h4>Background</h4>Percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy (PTED) has emerged as a less invasive technique to treat symptomatic lumbar disk herniation (LDH). PTED is performed under local anesthesia with the advantage of immediate intraoperative feedback of the patient. In this paper, the technique is described as conducted in our hospital.<h4>Methods</h4>PTED is performed under local anesthesia in prone position on thoracopelvic supports. The procedure is explained stepwise: e.g. mark ...[more]