Percutaneuos Dural Retracion in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

https://doi.org/10.59156/revista.v36i04.613

Abstract

Background. The development of minimally invasive surgical techniques is considered an essential pillar of modern medicine. The percutaneous spinal dural retraction technique is presented as a novel strategy with the intention of contributing to its adoption in the treatment of intradural pathologies.

Objectives. To describe the surgical technique of percutaneous dural opening for intradural spinal pathologies.

Technique Description. It is a technique for primary dural opening with the minimally invasive technique, allowing the spinal cord and the target objective to be observed with a greater visual perspective. A description is made with step-by-step images.

Conclusions. The excision of intradural spinal tumors through minimally invasive tubular approaches is a complex procedure. It is increased if it must be performed through a dural eyelet or insufficient dural opening. Extended dural retraction benefits the surgeon's vision by further exposing intradural tissues