Total en bloc lumbar spondylectomy - Case report

The authors describe a technique for total en bloc spondylectomy that can b e used for lesions involving the lumbar spine. The technique involves a com bined anterior-posterior approach and takes into account the unique anatomy of the lumbar spine. This technique allows for the en bloc resection of lu mbar vertebral tumors, thus optimizing outcome while minimizing the risk of neurological injury. The technique is described in detail with the aid of neuroimaging studies, photographs of gross pathological specimens, and illu strations, and a discussion of other authors' experiences is provided for c omparison.