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06.12.2018 15:10:55
“During minimally invasive endoscopic spinal stabilization, first, through the so-called access “keyhole”, surgeons minimally invasively open the chest and artificially cause collapse of the lung. The intervertebral disk and bone fragments are then removed through this opening by means of an endoscope. In the end, by using the pieces of the bones taken from the iliac crest and one plate stabilization is performed,” explains Assoc. Prof. Privatdocent Dr. Kambiz Sarahrudi, head of the department of traumatology at the Wiener Neustadt Land Clinic.
Alternatively, the surgery can be performed through a large incision in the chest, which is incomparably more painful. With the help of endoscopic surgery, damage to tissues such as nerves, muscles or skin, as well as blood loss, can be minimized. Another advantage is that patients recover faster.
“It is also important to highlight the achievements not only of my senior residents, Dr. Daniel Freytag and Dr. Richard Reidinger. All the staff in the operating room, and first of all the anaesthesiology team, have done a great job,” notes Dr. Sarahrudi.
Endoscopic stabilization of the spine has been offered only in a few clinics throughout Austria so far. In the Termenregion, Lower Austria, the Wiener Neustadt Land Clinic is the absolute leader, which also applies to this surgical technique.
“Another point that confirms it is the high quality of medical care in our clinic,” emphasizes Dr. Peter Glaser, head physician of the clinic.
The patient who underwent this surgery is 27-year-old Daniel Klaubauf. He got into a motorcycle accident on the race track in Hungary. After rendering first aid, he was immediately taken to the Wiener Neustadt Land Clinic. He is very glad that he “was operated on and treated by an experienced team. From doctors to nurses, everyone took care of me professionally, showing humanity. Thanks to the team of doctors at the Wiener Neustadt Clinic, in the future I will be able to continue to pursue my favourite hobby ‒ riding a motorcycle. Although, most likely, not at the same speed as before,” says Klaubauf, giving a wink.
It is performed if the stability of the spine is upset, for example, after a vertebral fracture, with scoliosis or degradation of bone structural properties. Spinal fusion is especially necessary in the area between the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae. Spinal fusion is performed under general anaesthesia.
