Spinal navigation for small thoracic intradural tumors: The challenge between minimally invasive and exoscopic magnification

ABSTRACT:

Background:

Spinal navigation offers significant benefits in the surgical treatment of small thoracic intradural tumors. It enables precise tumor localization without subjecting the patient to high radiation doses. In addition, it allows for a smaller skin incision, reduced muscle stripping, and limited bone removal, thereby minimizing the risk of iatrogenic instability, blood loss, postoperative pain, and enabling shorter hospital stays.

Case Description:

This video presents two cases demonstrating the application of spinal navigation technique for thoracic intradural tumors measuring <20 mm. In the first case, which involves a small calcified tumor, navigation can be performed using 3D fluoroscopy or computed tomography images obtained intraoperatively. Notably, as il

SUBMITTER: Peron S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10481861 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature