Transthoracic approach for lesions involving the anterior dorsal spine: A multidisciplinary approach with good outcomes.

Introduction: Anterior approach provides excellent visualization and access to the anterior thoracic spine. It may be used alone, in combination with a posterior midline approach or in a staged or sequential fashion.

Aims: To analyse our institutional experience in transthoracic approaches and to determine the safety and benefit of this approach in our patient series.