Article
Orthopedics
Siegfried J. Adelhoefer, Jessica Berger, Catherine Mykolajtchuk, Jaskeerat Gujral, Blake I. Boadi, Brian Fiani, Roger Haertl
Summary: The use of unilateral laminotomy for bilateral decompression (ULBD) combined with navigation system can safely and effectively resolve symptoms in patients with multi-segmental lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS).
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Antoine Gennari, Bilal Tarabay, Ghassan Boubez, Zhi Wang, Daniel Shedid, Sung-Joo Yuh
Summary: This study successfully removed calcified disc herniations in two patients with radiculopathy using a contralateral tubular approach, with positive early clinical and radiological outcomes.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yuto Kobayashi, Koji Tamai, Hiromitsu Toyoda, Hidetomi Terai, Masatoshi Hoshino, Akinobu Suzuki, Shinji Takahashi, Yusuke Hori, Akito Yabu, Hiroaki Nakamura
Summary: Results from a study involving 198 patients with LSS indicate that there was no significant difference in clinical outcomes 5 years after minimally invasive posterior decompression between patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS) and those without DS. Additionally, after carefully excluding patients with segmental instability, DS did not impact the clinical outcomes of minimally invasive decompression surgery.
Article
Orthopedics
Ofir Uri, Liad Alfandari, Yoram Folman, Amit Keren, William Smith, Inbar Paz, Eyal Behrbalk
Summary: This study compared the incidence of acute disc herniation following mini-open and minimally invasive decompression of lumbar spinal stenosis. The results showed that the incidence of postoperative disc herniation was significantly lower in the minimally invasive group compared to the mini-open group.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Robotics
Shanxiu Zhang, Meng Yin, Zhengyu Lai, Chenyang Huang, Can Wang, Wanfeng Shang, Xinyu Wu, Yonghong Zhang, Tiantian Xu
Summary: Endovascular techniques, utilizing a magnetically steerable guidewire and a three-dimensional actuating system, have proven to effectively treat vascular diseases with a wide range of deflection angles and a large workspace. The flexible guidewire can navigate through complex vascular environments through programmed magnetic fields, showcasing its controllability and versatility.
IEEE ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Sheng-Chieh Tseng, Yu-Hsien Lin, Yun-Che Wu, Cheng-Min Shih, Kun-Hui Chen, Cheng-Hung Lee, Chien-Chou Pan
Summary: Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) is a popular technique for treating degenerative lumbar spinal disease. This study analyzed the indirect decompression effect of OLIF in patients with lumbar foraminal stenosis. The results showed significant improvement in pain and quality of life with OLIF, and the Non-PD group had better outcomes, while additional direct posterior decompression may worsen the results.
FRONTIERS IN SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Changgui Shi, Bin Sun, Guoke Tang, Ning Xu, Hailong He, Xiaojian Ye, Guohua Xu, Xin Gu
Summary: For endoscopic surgery treating lumbar foraminal stenosis, using preoperative planning software can reduce puncture-channel establishment time, operation time, and the number of intraoperative fluoroscopic images taken without affecting the clinical outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTER ASSISTED RADIOLOGY AND SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Erland Hermansen, Ivar Magne Austevoll, Christian Hellum, Kjersti Storheim, Tor Age Myklebust, Jorn Aaen, Hasan Banitalebi, Masoud Anvar, Frode Rekeland, Jens Ivar Brox, Eric Franssen, Clemens Weber, Tore K. Solberg, Havard Furunes, Oliver Grundnes, Helena Brisby, Kari Indrekvam
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of three minimally invasive posterior decompression techniques for lumbar spinal stenosis and found no differences in clinical outcomes or complication rates among the three techniques.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Morsi Khashan, Khalil Salame, Dror Ofir, Zvi Lidar, Gilad J. Regev
Summary: The study suggests that MIS tubular decompression may be an effective and safe procedure for patients suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis, with or without degenerative stable spondylolisthesis. The outcomes of patients in both groups were comparable, with significant improvement in pain and functional outcomes postoperatively.
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Steven M. Falowski, Vipul Mangal, Jason Pope, Anish Patel, Mark Coleman, Dan Kendall, Richard Brouillette, Michael A. Fishman
Summary: This retrospective analysis evaluated the use of ISF for patients with lumbar degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis. The results showed a 0% adverse event rate, significant pain reduction, and successful outcomes, indicating the safety and efficacy of ISF performed by interventional pain physicians.
JOURNAL OF PAIN RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
G. Caiti, J. G. G. Dobbe, S. D. Strackee, M. H. M. van Doesburg, G. J. Strijkers, G. J. Streekstra
Summary: In corrective osteotomy of the distal radius, using a cast-based guiding system showed comparable transfer errors to invasive surgical guides in normal weight specimens. The promising positioning capabilities suggest further investigation for potential use in clinical settings with less invasive osteosynthesis material.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTER ASSISTED RADIOLOGY AND SURGERY
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Hongjie Yuan, Xiaobin Yi
Summary: This narrative review aims to clarify the efficacy, safety profile, certain procedure details, advantages, and limitations of MILD for LSS. According to the literature, MILD is an effective and safe procedure that can significantly reduce pain intensity and improve functional status in LSS patients.
JOURNAL OF PAIN RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jacob L. Goldberg, Roger Hartl, Eric Elowitz
Summary: Spinal surgery is shifting towards a minimally invasive paradigm, driven by various factors. Advancements in intraoperative imaging and navigation technologies have enabled the increasing use of minimally invasive surgical techniques. However, patient-specific factors may render minimally invasive approaches unfeasible, prompting researchers to optimize patient selection for optimal outcomes in minimally invasive spinal surgery.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jacob L. Goldberg, Christoph Wipplinger, Sertac Kirnaz, Jimmy Xia, Fabian Sommer, Alicia Meng, Justin Schwarz, Alexandra Giantini-Larsen, Ross M. Meaden, Rafael Sugino, Pravesh Gadjradj, Branden Medary, Joseph A. Carnevale, Rodrigo Navarro, A. John Tsiouris, Ibrahim Hussain, Roger Hartl
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between redundant nerve roots (RNRs) and clinical outcomes after minimally invasive tubular decompression for symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). The study found that preoperative RNRs are associated with increased age, symptom duration, and lumbar stenosis severity. However, patients improved after surgery regardless of RNR presence. Further research is needed to assess the long-term significance of RNRs.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2022)
Article
Robotics
Izadyar Tamadon, S. M. Hadi Sadati, Virginia Mamone, Vincenzo Ferrari, Christos Bergeles, Arianna Menciassi
Summary: This article presents the application of the Valve Tech robotic platform in aortic valve surgery, achieving accurate delivery and positioning of artificial valves through teleoperation and endoscopic vision. The authors propose a force observer and a hybrid force/shape observer algorithm, and demonstrate their effectiveness through experiments.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ROBOTICS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
Fernando G. Diaz
OPERATIVE NEUROSURGERY
(2020)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sara Lener, Christoph Wipplinger, Sebastian Hartmann, Claudius Thome, Anja Tschugg
NEUROSURGICAL REVIEW
(2020)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Avani S. Vaishnav, Philip Saville, Steven McAnany, Sertac Kirnaz, Christoph Wipplinger, Rodrigo Navarro-Ramirez, Roger Hartl, Jingyan Yang, Catherine Himo Gang, Sheeraz A. Qureshi
OPERATIVE NEUROSURGERY
(2020)
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
Christoph Wipplinger, Christoph J. Griessenauer
OPERATIVE NEUROSURGERY
(2020)
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
Christoph Wipplinger, Christoph J. Griessenauer
Article
Cell Biology
Stephen R. Sloan, Christoph Wipplinger, Sertac Kirnaz, Rodrigo Navarro-Ramirez, Franziska Schmidt, Duncan McCloskey, Tania Pannellini, Antonella Schiavinato, Roger Hartl, Lawrence J. Bonassar
SCIENCE TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Oncology
Vicki M. Butenschoen, Vanessa Hubertus, Insa K. Janssen, Julia Onken, Christoph Wipplinger, Klaus C. Mende, Sven O. Eicker, Victoria Kehl, Claudius Thome, Peter Vajkoczy, Karl Schaller, Jens Gempt, Bernhard Meyer, Maria Wostrack
Summary: Primary malignant spinal astrocytomas are rare entities with limited median survival and rapid neurological deterioration. Surgical approach should focus on obtaining histological tissue via a biopsy or tumor debulking in cases with rapidly progressive severe preoperative deficits.
JOURNAL OF NEURO-ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Mohammad Ghorbani, Christoph J. Griessenauer, Hamidreza Shojaei, Christoph Wipplinger, Ebrahim Hejazian
Summary: This study provided an update on endovascular treatments for iatrogenic internal carotid artery injuries following endonasal surgery, indicating that flow diverting devices and covered stents are good therapeutic options for endoluminal reconstruction. The systematic review included 26 articles with 46 patients, showing promising clinical outcomes with both flow diversion and covered stents.
NEUROSURGICAL REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Franziska A. Schmidt, Herve M. Lekuya, Sertac Kirnaz, Robert Nick Hernandez, Ibrahim Hussain, Louis Chang, Rodrigo Navarro-Ramirez, Christoph Wipplinger, Cameron Rawanduzy, Roger Hartl
Summary: In this prospective case series study, a novel single step 3D navigated pedicle screw system was used for minimally invasive spine surgery. The study showed that the SSPSS could be a safe, accurate, and efficient tool, with an accuracy rate of 90% in terms of avoiding pedicle wall penetration. No revision surgeries were needed and no complications occurred, indicating the potential effectiveness of this technique.
GLOBAL SPINE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
C. Wipplinger, A. Cattaneo, T. M. Wipplinger, K. Lamllari, F. Semmler, C. Geske, J. Messinger, V. Nickl, A. Beez, R. -I. Ernestus, M. Pham, T. Westermaier, J. Weiland, C. Stetter, E. Kunze
Summary: This study reveals the value of serum concentration-guided magnesium administration in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). The results show that maintaining a serum magnesium concentration of 2-2.5 mmol/l can reduce the incidence of delayed cerebral infarction and improve clinical outcomes.
NEUROSURGICAL REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Neuroimaging
Mohammad Ghorbani, Christoph J. Griessenauer, Christoph Wipplinger, Pascal Jabbour, Mahdi Kadkhodazadeh Asl, Farhad Rahbarian, Abolghasem Mortazavi
Summary: The transvenous approach offers an effective treatment option for brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) but is not suitable for all patients. Careful patient selection is crucial to ensure safety and favorable clinical outcomes. Temporary flow arrest may be beneficial for treating high-flow AVMs.
NEURORADIOLOGY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sara Lener, Christoph Wipplinger, Sebastian Hartmann, Andreas Rietzler, Claudius Thome, Anja Tschugg
Summary: Male patients have a higher incidence of spinal infection (SI), but female patients may be more severely affected, experiencing more intraoperative complications and receiving more frequent blood transfusions. However, mortality rates and outcomes are comparable, with female patients reporting higher pain scores at 12-month follow-up.
GLOBAL SPINE JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Sertac Kirnaz, Rodrigo Navarro-Ramirez, Jiaao Gu, Christoph Wipplinger, Ibrahim Hussain, Joshua Adjei, Eliana Kim, Franziska Anna Schmidt, Taylor Wong, Robert Nick Hernandez, Roger Hartl
GLOBAL SPINE JOURNAL
(2020)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Sara Lener, Christoph Wipplinger, R. Nick Hernandez, Ibrahim Hussain, Sertac Kirnaz, Rodrigo Navarro-Ramirez, Franziska Anna Schmidt, Eliana Kim, Roger Hartl
GLOBAL SPINE JOURNAL
(2020)
