2008 Annual Society Meeting
The SMISS 2008 Annual Meeting with be held at the beautiful Green Valley Ranch in Las Vegas. An intensive two-day course will demonstrate the latest operative techniques in a hands-on, cadaver-based curriculum which will introduce both the beginning and experienced spine surgeon to the best of minimally invasive spine (MIS) surgery.
The scientific session on Friday November 14, 2008 will feature presentations on the latest minimally invasive techniques by leaders in the field. Insights into the tips and pearls of each technique will be explained along with key indications.
Image Guidance to Decrease Radiation Exposure during Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Author: Dr. Choll Kim, MD, University of California, San Diego.
BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive surgery decreases post-operative pain and disability. However, limited views of the surgical field require extensive use of intra-operative fluoroscopy which may expose the surgical team to higher levels of ionizing radiation.
PURPOSE: To assess the feasibility and safety of navigation-assisted fluoroscopy during minimally invasive spine surgery.
