Local Konnect Presents a new technique on Endoscopic Spinal Surgery - Destandu Technique with small incision, minimal post-operative pain and reduced rate of infection.
2. ENDOSPINE – The Mobile Operating Tube
Treatment of
Lumbar intervertebral disc prolapse
Central Disc Herniation
Foraminal/Extraforaminal Disc Herniation
Lumbar Canal Stenosis
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3. This technique is followed since 2009
Total No. of Patients = 46
◦ Male (29), Female (17)
Single Level Disc
◦ Total = 43
Two Level Disc
◦ Total = 03
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4. Mobile System – Illuminate & Explore hidden
recesses
Perfect Quality of Vision
Magnification of anatomical structures
◦ Eye is practically inside the spine
Special Design
◦ To see the ends of the surgical instruments
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5. Aesthetic outcome – small incision
Minimal muscular and bony trauma
Minimal Post-operative Pain
Rapid resumption of physical activities
Reduced rate of infections
Special advantages for obese patients
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6. Endospine consist of
◦ The operating tube
◦ Nerve root retractor
◦ Integrated channel for the
telescope
◦ Other two additional
channels
Suction Tube
Operating Instrument
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9. Marking the entry point
◦ Use of Special localization device with two arms
◦ A reference line throughout the operation
◦ Point of incision marked on the skin
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22. Excellent exposure of isthmus possible
Nerve root retractor serve for retracting the
muscle
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23. Same approach applied
◦ Performed on the right/left side where symptoms predominate
Ligamentum flavum resection after cutting undersurface
of lamina
Decompression assessed on both sides
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