Surgical outcomes of a modified Marmot operation with transverse cutting of the spinal process in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis

Conclusions A microscope-assisted modified Marmot operation combined with spinal process transverse cutting laminectomy was an effective procedure for spinal decompression. As the procedure produces only unilateral muscular trauma, patients can ambulate early. Overall, the procedure is safe and effective. It provides good surgical field exposure and satisfactory neurological and functional outcomes.
Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal - Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research