Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Removal of an Anteriorly Migrated Interbody Cage Following Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Case Report
This is the first reported case of anteriorly migrated cage removal via a retroperitoneal laparoscopic approach. For experienced surgeons, this method offers a minimally invasive and effective alternative to traditional techniques, with potential benefits including reduced surgical morbidity and quicker recovery.
Authors
- Tomoaki Tanaka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6369-5861)
- Kosuke Hamada
- Kei Iimori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9252-755X)
- Motoo Yamagata
- Kiyoaki Funao
- Kouki Kanata
Institutions
- Suita Municipal Hospital (JP)
- Osaka Metropolitan University (JP)
- Tokyo Metropolitan University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- IJU Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/iju5.70104
- Primary Topic
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00