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 | Schmidt, Meic H. | Thoracoscopic spine surgery for decompression and stabilization of the anterolateral thoracolumbar spine | The anterior thoracolumbar spine can be exposed via a variety of approaches. Historically, open anterolateral or posterolateral approaches have been used to gain access to the anterior thoracolumbar spinal column. Although the exposure is excellent, open approaches are associated with significant pa... | Endoscopic spinal surgery; Thoracic spine; Lumbar spine; Thoracoscopic spinal instrumentation | 2005 |