Transitioning from lateral to the prone transpsoas approach: flatten the learning curve by knowing the nuances.

Abstract

Prone transpsoas lateral lumbar interbody fusion is the newest frontier in surgical approach to the lumbar spine. Prone positioning facilitates segmental lordosis and facile posterior segmental fixation. However, even in experienced hands, transitioning from a lateral decubitus to prone position necessitates alterations to the traditional technique. In this video, the authors highlight the nuances of adopting the prone transpsoas lateral lumbar interbody fusion technique and strategies to overcome them.The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2022.3.FOCVID2224