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- Figure 1
Using navigation, the correct level and the overlying rib that needs to be resected in order to obtain the ideal trajectory are identified. This localization allows for precise incision planning in setting of minimally invasive surgery.
- Figure 2
The reference arc is placed in the iliac crest to allow for registration navigation system.
- Figure 3
The correct rib is identified and dissected via electrocautery. A short segment of rib is resected to allow for easier retropleural dissection.
- Figure 4
After rib resection, the retropleural space is identified, and the dorsal aspect of the rib is followed to reach to the spine.
- Figure 5
The appropriate disc space is identified, and the level is verified with navigation.
- Figure 6
The minimally invasive retractors are placed to retract the pleura and allow for disc removal in the standard fashion.
- Figure 7
A preoperative T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging showing a large paracentral disc protrusion at T9-10 with cord indentation.
- Figure 8
A postoperative T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with sagittal (A) and axial views (B) showing decompression of the spinal cord after disc excision and a T1-weighted MRI (C+D) showing the T10 rib head resection and left-sided T10 pediculectomy.
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