Transforaminal Endoscopic Thoracic Discectomy
The transforaminal endoscopic thoracic discectomy is a powerful approach for treating all types of thoracic disc herniations and, in recent studies, has been shown to minimize collateral damage,1 blood loss,1,2 postoperative pain,2 and spinal cord manipulation.3 This is the only approach that offers an unobstructed view of the ventral thoracic canal without extensive bony resection and without requiring entry into the thoracic cavity.
