Efficacy of the laparoscopic approach for anterior lumbar spinal fusion
Cowles R, Taheri P, Sweeney J, Graziano G. Efficacy of the laparoscopic approach for anterior lumbar spinal fusion. Surgery 2000, 128: 589-596. PMID: 11015092, DOI: 10.1067/msy.2000.108055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior lumbar spinal fusionLumbar spinal fusionLess blood lossLaparoscopic proceduresSpinal fusionBlood lossOpen procedureShorter operating room timeShorter postoperative ileusCharts of patientsImmediate postoperative outcomesImmediate postoperative resultsOperating room timePostoperative ileusPostoperative coursePostoperative outcomesLaparoscopic approachOperative timePostoperative resultsPatientsRoom timeLearning curveIleusLaparoscopic