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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBlood Loss, SurgicalFemaleHumansLaparoscopyLumbar VertebraeMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsSpinal FusionTreatment OutcomeConceptsAnterior 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