Strengths and Merits of Transforaminal Full-Endoscopic Lumbar Spine Surgery Under the Local Anesthesia: A Review Article
10.21182/jmisst.2024.01193
- Author:
Koichi SAIRYO
1
;
Kazuta YAMASHITA
;
Fumitake TEZUKA
;
Mosatoshi MORIMOTO
;
Hiroaki MANABE
;
Kosuke SUGIURA
;
Makoto TAKEUCHI
;
Shunsuke TAMAKI
;
Masashi KUMON
;
Kozaburo MIZUTANI
;
Yutaro KANDA
;
Saori SOEDA
;
Hiroshi KAGEYAMA
;
Junzo FUJITANI
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedics, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Japan
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:
Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Technique
2024;9(Suppl 2):S143-S151
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
In the 2 decades or so since full-endoscopic spine surgery (FESS) was introduced, the procedure has advanced considerably. There are 2 major approaches of FESS, transforaminal (TF) and interlaminar. In this review article, we discuss the key strengths and merits of TF-FESS based on a literature search. First, the minimal invasiveness of the procedure allows for early return to work. Second, minimal invasiveness of the back muscles enables athletes to make a faster return to their previous competitive level. Third, the ability to perform TF-FESS under local anesthesia means it is suitable even in the elderly with poor general health.
