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최소침습 척추유합술 · Minimally invasive spinal fusion · Surgery
Minimally invasive spinal fusion
When a vertebra is unstable, slipped or severely narrowed, screws and cages fix neighboring vertebrae together. The minimally invasive approach places screws through small incisions with navigation or robotic assistance.
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Smaller incisions and less bleeding than traditional open surgery; Navigation or robotic assistance can improve the accuracy of screw placement | The fused segment loses its mobility; May speed up degeneration of the neighboring segments |
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Offered at
Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea University Anam Hospital, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul National University Hospital