Tubular spinal micro decompression surgery with integrated 2D camera visualization: initial experience and feasibility in Tanzania
The integration of a tubular-mounted digital camera visualization system is a feasible adjunct for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) in Tanzania, offering distinct advantages in ergonomics, training, and cost-effectiveness compared with operative microscopy. Although the initial learning curve was associated with a higher incidence of durotomy, outcomes improved with experience.
Authors
- Chibuikem A. Ikwuegbuenyi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3646-7713)
- Romani Roman Sabas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8002-2167)
- Costansia Bureta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8180-7583)
- Marta Garvayo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4889-6630)
- Tim T. Bui
- Roger Härtl
- Bezawit Girma Sisay
- Magalie Cadieux
- Hamisi Kimaro Shabani
Institutions
- NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital (US)
- Washington University in St. Louis (US)
- Cornell University (US)
- New York Hospital Queens (US)
- Neurological Surgery (US)
- Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (TZ)
- St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Neurochirurgica
- Published
- 2026-03-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-026-06806-6
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00