Minimally invasive lateral tubular approach for revision of failed lumbar interbody fusion: illustrative cases

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate a lateral approach for revising failed lumbar interbody fusion cases.
• Utilized a lateral lumbar interbody approach for revision surgeries.
• Accessed the disc space directly to implant a large-footprint cage.
• Avoided scar tissue from previous surgeries to facilitate the procedure.
• Demonstrated favorable outcomes in surgical revisions.
• Reported improved safety profiles compared to traditional methods.
• Noted successful disc space access in all cases.