Abstract:For multilevel fusions including the L4-L5 disc space, the lateral laparoscopic exposure is a safe and efficacious procedure allowing simultaneous access to multiple disc spaces while avoiding the sympathetic chain, ureter, and major vascular structures. The lateral approach affords excellent exposure for accurate deployment of the appropriate orthopedic hardware.
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