Overview

This book describes and illustrates a variety of minimally invasive approaches to the thoracic spine, covering procedures applicable in not only degenerative diseases but also deformities and trauma. Surgery to the thoracic spine is demanding because of the surrounding ribs, lungs, heart, and large blood vessels and the challenges posed by the vulnerable spinal cord within a relatively small spinal canal. Consequently, postsurgical morbidity is often high.  In this context, minimally invasive surgery offers significant benefits, but to date, comprehensive coverage in textbooks is lacking owing to the limited experience in the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques. This book will be ideal for all who are searching for clear guidance that is faithful to the established principles of spine surgery and evidence-based medicine. In addition to the comprehensive coverage of procedures appropriate in different pathologies, including thoracic disc herniation, ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament, ossification of the ligamentum flavum, and stenosis, individual chapters address the transforaminal endoscopic approach, interventional treatment, intraoperative neuromonitoring, and navigation for thoracic spine surgery.

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This is a well-written book that offers an all-inclusive source of information regarding all things related to minimally invasive spine surgery. (Zayed A Almadidy, Doody's Book Reviews, November 05, 2021)

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Sang-Ho Lee, MD, PhD Chairman, Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul, Korea Founder and Honorary President, World Congress of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery and Techniques Clinical  professor of  Anatomy, Yonsei University  College of medicine   Junseok Bae, MD President and Medical Director Director, Wooridul International Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Fellowship Program  Department of Neurological Surgery   Chungdam Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul, Korea     Sang-Hyep Jeon, MD President and Medical Director Department of Cardiovascular Surgery Busan Wooridul Spine Hospital, Busan, Korea 

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