When Less Is More: The indications for MIS Techniques and Separation Surgery in Metastatic Spine Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Systematic review.

Objective

The aim of this study was to review the techniques, indications, and outcomes of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and separation surgery with subsequent radiosurgery in the treatment of patients with metastatic spine disease.

Summary of background data

The utilization of MIS techniques in patients with spine metastases is a growing area within spinal oncology. Separation surgery represents a novel paradigm where radiosurgery provides long-term control after tumor is surgically separated from the neural elements.

Methods

PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL databases were systematically queried for literature reporting MIS techniques or separation surgery in patients with metastatic spine disease. PRISMA guidelines were followed.<

SUBMITTER: Zuckerman SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5551976 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature