• Eur Spine J · Feb 2000

    Review

    Endoscopic approaches to the thoracic spine.

    • D Rosenthal.
    • Neurochirurgische Praxisgemeinschaft, und Kliniken des Hochtaunuskreises, Bad Homburg v.d. Hoehe, Germany. Trosen@aol.com
    • Eur Spine J. 2000 Feb 1; 9 Suppl 1: S8-16.

    AbstractEndoscopic surgery of the thoracic spine has up to now been considered as an experimental procedure. Reports published in recent years have shown that the results achieved with this technique are as good as, or for some indications superior to, those reported for classic open approaches. A review of the indications, limitations, advantages and disadvantages is presented. Although there is still resistance to acknowledging the effectiveness of this procedure, experience has shown that the results are as good, complications are fewer and postoperative recovery is improved, thus shortening the total hospitalization time.

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