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How I do It: L5/S1 foraminal stenosis and far-lateral lumbar disc herniation with unilateral bi-portal endoscopy

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Background

Surgeries for far-lateral lumbar disc herniation (FLLDH) and foraminal stenosis at the L5/S1 level are very complicated because of its unique structure. The authors have performed unilateral bi-portal endoscopy (UBE) to these lesions because of the good results obtained for other spinal diseases (Park et al. in Orthopedics 40:e779–e783, 2017).

Methods

We described our experience of the surgical treatment for FLLDH and foraminal stenosis. Useful information for pre-, intraop-, and postoperative care is presented.

Conclusion

Among various minimally invasive surgical methods, extraforaminal approaches with UBE can be performed effectively.

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Acknowledgments

We thank Dr. Ji Soo Ha for providing useful information.

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery, Barun Spine & Joint Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea

    Jae-Hyun Park & Je-Tae Jung

  2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Barun Spine & Joint Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea

    Sang-Jin Lee

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Park, JH., Jung, JT. & Lee, SJ. How I do It: L5/S1 foraminal stenosis and far-lateral lumbar disc herniation with unilateral bi-portal endoscopy. Acta Neurochir 160, 1899–1903 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-018-3630-9

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