Surgical Approach and Complications of Stand-alone Lateral Trans-Psoas Interbody FusionJulius Gerstmeyer 1,2,3, Periklis Godolias 4, Thomas A. Schildhauer 5, Clifford Pierre 1,2, Neel Patel 1,2, Donald David Davis 1,2,5, Bryan Anderson 1,2,5, Amir Abdul-Jabbar 1, Jens R. Chapman 1, Rod J. Oskouian 1
1Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Swedish Medical Center, 2Seattle Science Foundation, 3Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr University Bochum, 4Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, St. Josef Hospital Essen-Werden, 5Orthopaedic Institute of Southern Illinois
Interbody fusion of the lumbar spine can be achieved surgically using different techniques. Minimally invasive techniques, including lateral interbody fusion, have been developed within recent decades to reduce rates of complications and allow for quicker patient recovery. We provide insight into stand-alone lateral trans-psoas interbody fusion, highlighting potential complications and pitfalls.
