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Uniportal Endoscopic Techniques for Lumbar Decompression: Interlaminar Microdiscectomy, Interlaminar Laminectomy, and Transforaminal Microdiscectomy
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2026
Here, we present three uniportal endoscopic protocols for lumbar decompression. These techniques include interlaminar microdiscectomy, interlaminar laminectomy, and transforaminal microdiscectomy.
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Laminectomy and Spinal Cord Window Implantation in the Mouse
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2019
This protocol describes implantation of a glass window onto the spinal cord of a mouse to facilitate visualization by intravital microscopy.
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Contusion Spinal Cord Injury via a Microsurgical Laminectomy in the Regenerative Axolotl
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2019
This manuscript presents protocols for surgically inflicting controlled blunt and sharp spinal cord injuries to a regenerative axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum).
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Laminectomy for the Removal of Thoracic Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum (TOLF) Using Ultrasonic and Conventional Osteotomes
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2023
We present a methodology for using an ultrasonic osteotome combined with a conventional osteotome for laminectomy in thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum. This is a relatively safe and easy-to-learn method that avoids the perioperative complications associated with the conventional method.
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Surgical Technique for Spinal Cord Delivery of Therapies: Demonstration of Procedure in Gottingen Minipigs
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2012
Short visual description of the surgical technique and device used for the delivery of (gene and cell) therapies into the spinal cord. The technique is demonstrated in the animal but is entirely translatable and currently being used for human application.
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Laminectomy relieves symptoms by enlarging the available space in the spinal canal after the surgeon removes the obstructing lamina and, when needed, nearby ligament or bone. This reduction in pressure addresses nerve compression rather than treating pain as an isolated symptom. The intended clinical benefits are less pain, improved strength, and better movement when compression contributes to those problems.
The extent of bone removal is tailored to the site and severity of compression. A surgeon may remove part or all of the lamina and may also address nearby ligament or bone when these structures contribute to limited canal space. This targeted approach aims to achieve adequate decompression while recognizing that spinal integrity may determine whether additional stabilization is needed.
Stabilization becomes relevant when decompression could leave the spine requiring structural support. In those cases, laminectomy may be combined with a stabilizing procedure rather than performed as decompression alone. The decision reflects the relationship between how much bone or adjacent tissue must be removed and whether the remaining spinal structure can maintain integrity after treatment.
Imaging and patient selection guide which vertebral level to treat and how extensive the operation should be. Imaging helps identify the anatomical source of canal or nerve compression, while selection links those findings with symptoms such as pain, weakness, or impaired movement. Together, they help focus treatment on the affected region and match the procedure to the clinical problem.
The operative sequence begins with exposure of the affected vertebra. The surgeon then removes the planned portion or entirety of the lamina and, when indicated, nearby ligament or bone. After decompression, the surgeon assesses whether spinal integrity requires stabilization. Thus, the workflow combines anatomical access, pressure relief, and a structural-support decision within one treatment plan.
In medicine, laminectomy may be considered when spinal stenosis, a herniated disk, or a tumor produces nerve compression. Its relevance lies in addressing several different causes through the same decompressive strategy, while the exact level and extent depend on imaging and clinical selection. Outcomes are judged by whether pain, weakness, and impaired movement improve.