Minimally Invasive Removal of an Intradural Cervical Tumor : Assessment of a Combined Split-Spinous Laminectomy and Quadrant Tube Retractor System Technique.
10.3340/jkns.2012.52.4.427
- Author:
Young Seok KWAK
1
;
Kyoung Tae KIM
;
Dae Chul CHO
;
Young Baeg KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea. nskimkt7@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Cervical cord tumor;
Split-spinous laminectomy;
Quadrant tube retractor
- MeSH:
Decompression;
Laminectomy;
Muscles;
Skin;
Spinal Cord Neoplasms
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2012;52(4):427-431
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Conventional laminectomy is the most popular technique for the complete removal of intradural spinal tumors. In particular, the central portion intramedullary tumor and large intradural extramedullary tumor often require a total laminectomy for the midline myelotomy, sufficient decompression, and adequate visualization. However, this technique has the disadvantages of a wide incision, extensive periosteal muscle dissection, and bony structural injury. Recently, split-spinous laminectomy and tubular retractor systems were found to decrease postoperative muscle injuries, skin incision size and discomfort. The combined technique of split-spinous laminectomy, using a quadrant tube retractor system allows for an excellent exposure of the tumor with minimal trauma of the surrounding tissue. We propose that this technique offers possible advantages over the traditional open tumor removal of the intradural spinal cord tumors, which covers one or two cervical levels and requires a total laminectomy.
