Complications and Revision Surgery in Anterior Lumbar Approaches
This spine surgery lecture looks at the complications arising during the anterior lumbar approaches and the difficulties encountered during the revision surgery needed.
Lecturer: Roberto Bassani, MD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.161
Ref.ID: 9_5_bassani
What you will cover in this lecture
This spine surgery lecture is about the complications of anterior lumbar spine surgery. As we enter the era of motion preservation surgery, the surgery at this level will be performed more often and so will the complication and revision rate become higher. The anterior lumbar interbody fusion approach offers a number of advantages but the proximity to the delicate structures also makes it one of the more difficult approaches. The lecture discusses all the possible scenarios including damage to the vascular and ureter and strategies to follow in addressing these challenges.
Learning Objectives
- To know indications and contraindications of ALIF technique
- To know the normal anatomy of the approach
- To be able to identify access-related complications and high-risk patients
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Complications and Revision Surgery in Anterior Lumbar Approaches
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is an eccElearning Lecture like?
A: Each Lecture includes the Lecture Presentation, Additional Learning Resources, Pre-Learning Quiz and Lecture Assessment.
Each Spine Surgery Lecture is viewed online in video format and lasts from 20-45 minutes. The Lectures contain relevant additional learning resources (book chapters, research papers, surgical videos, master lecture videos, case reports, review articles, etc.), which are presented in context and viewable immediately for your convenience.
Q: How much time will a Lecture take?
A: Lecture presentations typically take 20-45 minutes to run. However, candidates are required to review the compulsory and recommended additional learning resources contained within the Lecture. The time taken to view the Lecture and review the additional resources is in the range 3-4 hours per Lecture.
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Q: What do I do if I fail a Lecture Assessment?
A: You are permitted to retake a Lecture Assessment up to two times. The Lecture Assessment will be made available to you again 14 days after a failed attempt. If you’ve failed the Lecture Assessment three times, please get in contact with us to discuss your options.
Q: What courses does eccElearning provide?
A: We have the Diploma in Spine Surgery with Modules individually purchasable, lecture bundles, an Endoscopic Spine Surgery Programme, a Residents' Spine Programme, and Spine Surgery Specialist Certificates in Radiology and Physiotherapy.
