Chair: Michael Y. Wang, MD, FACS
Co-chair: Raja Y. Rampersaud, MD, FRCSC
This hands-on course reviews basic and advanced techniques of minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) as currently applied to the lumbar spine as well as review microsurgical anatomy and provide a hands-on opportunity to perform minimally invasive approaches for lumbar decompression, pedicle screw instrumentation, lateral approaches and interbody access/fusion. In addition, endoscopic transforaminal decompressive techniques are demonstrated.
Upon completion of this session, participants should gain strategies to:
- Review the microsurgical anatomy of the lumbar spine, specifically as it relates to minimally invasive surgery;
- Practice accessing the lumbar spinal canal and intervertebral disc space through tubular access portals, posteriorly and laterally;
- Place pedicle screws in the lumbar spine using percutaneous and minimally invasive techniques;
- Develop facility with the lateral transpsoas approach to the lumbar spine;
- Obtain hands-on experience with endoscopic far lateral decompression procedures;
- Discuss pearls and pitfalls of complication avoidance.
The North American Spine Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Agenda
Is MIS the New Standard in a Value-based Setting?
Raja Y. Rampersaud, MD, FRCSC
Overview of Cervical and Lumbar Decompression Techniques
Thomas E. Mroz, MD
MIS and Ambulatory Surgery
Christopher A. Yeung, MD
Endoscopic Discectomy and Endoscopic Fusion
Michael Y. Wang, MD, FACS
Direct Lateral vs. Anterolateral Approaches
Andrew Kam, MD
MIS TLIF
Christoph Hofstetter, MD
Percutaneous Fixation Techniques: Pedicle, Cortical, Iliac
Neel Anand, MD
Update on New Technologies in Imaging and Navigation
Michael P. Steinmetz, MD
Hands-on Skills Lab
Endoscopic Approaches
Yu Liang, MD
Complex Spinal Deformities
Gregory M. Mundis, Jr., MD
My Worst MIS Complication
Sheeraz A. Quereshi, MD
Hands-on Skills Lab
Wrap up and Q&A