Cafer Ikbal Gulsever, Duran Sahin, Emircan Ortahisar, Merve Erguven, Pulat Akin Sabanci, Yavuz Aras
With technical advancements, the full-endoscopic transforaminal approach for lumbar discectomy (ETALD) is gaining popularity. This technique utilizes various tools and instruments, including a dilator, a beveled working sleeve, and an endoscope with a 20-degree angle and 177 mm length, equipped with a 9.3-diameter oval shaft and a 5.6 mm diameter working channel. Additionally, the procedure involves using a Kerrison punch (5.5 mm), rongeur (3-4 mm), punch (5.4 mm), tip control radioablator applying a radiofrequency current of 4 MHz, fluid control irrigation and suction pump device, 5...
September 8, 2023: Journal of Visualized Experiments: JoVE