Thoracolumbar corpectomy/spondylectomy for spinal metastasis: a pooled analysis comparing the outcome of seven different surgical approaches

ConclusionLess invasive approaches (mini-open retropleural/retroperitoneal and thoracoscopic) not only had superior outcome in terms of blood loss and operating time, but also were shown to be safe techniques in cancer patients with low rates of procedure-related complications.Graphic abstractThese slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.

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Source: European Spine Journal - October 21, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research