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Introduction In 1887, Sir Victor Horsley performed the first successful surgical excision of a spinal intradural extramedullary (IDEM) tumor, which was diagnosed by William Gower. Since then, advances in imaging, anesthesia, surgical techniques, and monitoring have made surgical resection of…

Endoscopic Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Introduction Since the early 20th century, spinal fusion has been performed as a therapy for both traumatic and degenerative disorders of the spine. Lumbar interbody fusion (LIF) in particular has proved an effective therapy for a variety of conditions, improving…

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Nerve Sheath Tumors Involving the Spine

Endoscopic Lumbar Interbody Fusion