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Anterior Retroperitoneal Flank Approach to L5–S1

Authors :
Robert G. Watkins
Source :
Surgical Approaches to the Spine ISBN: 9781493924646, Surgical Approaches to the Spine ISBN: 9781468401578
Publication Year :
2015
Publisher :
Springer New York, 2015.

Abstract

For the left retroperitoneal approach to L5-S1, place the patient in the right lateral decubitus position held by either the inflatable “beanbag” or appropriate towel padding. Take care to prevent any degree of left hip flexion, which could permit the thigh to interfere with the exposure.

Details

ISBN :
978-1-4939-2464-6
978-1-4684-0157-8
ISBNs :
9781493924646 and 9781468401578
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Surgical Approaches to the Spine ISBN: 9781493924646, Surgical Approaches to the Spine ISBN: 9781468401578
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....f609757df2d9d31b1a23040c95726459