{"title":"Anterior-to-psoas OLIF: Surgical approach, issues & technical nuances","authors":"Stjepan Ivandić , Jure Pavešić , Stipe Ćorluka , Tomislav Čengić","doi":"10.1016/j.semss.2025.101159","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>OLIF is a variant of anterolateral approach to lumbar spine that aims to mitigate shortcomings of other anterior approaches. It utilizes surgical corridor termed oblique corridor that's located between great vessels and psoas muscle. In this review we aim to explore technical aspects of anterior to psoas approach and associated issues and dangers. Possible complications and prevention strategies will be discussed as well as different techniques and surgical tips. New developments in surgical technique and approach variations will be showcased</div></div>","PeriodicalId":39884,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Spine Surgery","volume":"37 1","pages":"Article 101159"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0000,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Seminars in Spine Surgery","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1040738325000036","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q4","JCRName":"Medicine","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
OLIF is a variant of anterolateral approach to lumbar spine that aims to mitigate shortcomings of other anterior approaches. It utilizes surgical corridor termed oblique corridor that's located between great vessels and psoas muscle. In this review we aim to explore technical aspects of anterior to psoas approach and associated issues and dangers. Possible complications and prevention strategies will be discussed as well as different techniques and surgical tips. New developments in surgical technique and approach variations will be showcased
期刊介绍:
Seminars in Spine Surgery is a continuing source of current, clinical information for practicing surgeons. Under the direction of a specially selected guest editor, each issue addresses a single topic in the management and care of patients. Topics covered in each issue include basic anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, management options and follow-up of the condition under consideration. The journal also features "Spinescope," a special section providing summaries of articles from other journals that are of relevance to the understanding of ongoing research related to the treatment of spinal disorders.