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The use of minimally invasive techniques in thoracoscopically assisted procedures allows the reconstruction of the anterior column after vertebral fractures of the thoracolumbar region with reduced approach morbidity. Further indications are secondary reconstruction after malalignment and non-union and resection of tumour and metastasis. After resection of the destroyed discs and vertebra, vertebral body replacement together with an angle-stable double-rod instrumentation results in a biomechanical stable anterior column. The aims of this procedure are: reconstruction and stabilization of the anterior column, decompression of the spinal canal, resection of destroyed discs, restoration of the sagittal alignment, early functional treatment, and reduced comorbidity by using the minimally invasive approach.
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Gonschorek, O. (2023). Anterolateral Endoscopic Stabilization. In: Vieweg, U., Grochulla, F. (eds) Manual of Spine Surgery. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-64062-3_42
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