AI Article Synopsis
- Some surgeries to remove a specific tumor in the back can be tricky and usually need a lot of cutting, which might require extra support afterwards.
- Using a special tool called tubular retractors can make the surgery easier and less invasive, meaning they don’t have to cut as much.
- This newer method is effective and can help patients recover faster without needing extra support after the surgery.
Article Abstract
Background: Complete surgical resection of a foraminal lumbar schwannoma may require an extended surgical exposure and facetectomy and thus secondary instrumentation. The minimally invasive technique through the use of tubular retractors may represent a valid surgical alternative.
Method: We describe the resection of a foraminal lumbar schwannoma through the use of tubular retractors, along with its advantages and limitations. A limited medial facetectomy was performed and no stabilization was needed.
Conclusion: Minimally invasive surgery is suitable for an efficient and safe resection of foraminal schwannomas and may help in avoiding stabilization when a limited facetectomy is performed.
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