What type of lumbar spine procedure dissects the planes behind the peritoneal cavity?
a. Anterior retroperitoneal lumbar approach
b. Posterior lumbar approach
c. Anterior transperitoneal lumbar approach
d. Posterior cervical approach
ANS: A
The anterior retroperitoneal lumbar approach is performed on a supine patient through an abdominal incision. The patient may be supine or in the lateral position. The peritoneal cavity is displaced laterally and retracted away from the retroperitoneal space. The retroperitoneal method is used for placement of interbody cages for stabilization.
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