The utilization of indirect visualization during procedures has been increasingly replacing
traditional forms of direct visualization across many different surgical specialties. The …

Introduction The new concept of separation surgery has changed the surgical paradigms for
the treatment of metastatic epidural spinal cord compression (MESCC), shifting from …

Background: While performing surgeries in the OR, surgeons and assistants often need to
access several information regarding surgical planning and/or procedures related to the …

In spinal oncology traditional titanium implants could significantly impair evaluation of
postoperative imaging because of artifacts, potentially affecting proper planning and …

Objective: Intradural Extramedullary (IDEM) tumors are usually treated with surgical
excision. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact on clinical outcomes of pre …

Background Spinal metastases are present in approximately 20% of patients with cancer,
giving a risk for neurologic dysfunction and instability. In already frail patients, surgeons …

Introduction The impact of neurological deficits plays a role of inestimable importance in
patients with a neoplastic disease. The role of surgery for the management of symptomatic …

Objective: This report aims to describe the surgical methodology and potential effectiveness
of endoscopic separation surgery (ESS) in patients with metastatic spine disease. This …

Objective The aim of this study was to translate new evidence about management of spinal
metastases in a practical and reliable score for surgeons, radiation oncologists and …

Objective: The objective is to discuss surgical strategies in CVJ chordomas operated in a
single-center during a 7 years' experience (2013-2019). Methods: Adult patients with CVJ …