Clinical results of carbon-ion radiotherapy with separation surgery for primary spine/paraspinal sarcomas
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2019 at "International Journal of Clinical Oncology"
DOI: 10.1007/s10147-019-01505-y
Abstract: To evaluate the clinical outcome of combination of carbon-ion radiotherapy with separation surgery (CIRT-SS) in patients with primary spinal/paraspinal sarcoma (PSPS) and epidural spinal cord compression (ESCC). CIRT-SS was performed in 11 consecutive patients. Patients… read more here.
Keywords: separation surgery; clinical results; ion radiotherapy; carbon ion ... See more keywords
Separation surgery for metastatic epidural spinal cord compression: A qualitative review
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2020 at "Journal of Bone Oncology"
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbo.2020.100320
Abstract: Highlights • Separation surgery is a new concept for metastatic spinal cord compression treatment.• Stereotactic radiosurgery increased local control, overcoming radio-resistance’s idea.• The surgery goal shifted towards creating targets for radiations avoiding cord damages.• Minimal… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; separation surgery; cord; cord compression ... See more keywords
Minimally Invasive Separation Surgery with Intraoperative Stereotactic Guidance: A Feasibility Study.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2018 at "World neurosurgery"
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.09.067
Abstract: BACKGROUND The treatment of spinal metastasis consists of algorithms combining surgical and radiation modalities. Recently the concept of separation surgery followed by stereotactic radiosurgery was shown to be a safe and effective treatment to achieve… read more here.
Keywords: separation surgery; invasive separation; minimally invasive; study ... See more keywords
What predicts the prognosis of spinal metastases in separation surgery procedures?
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2020 at "World neurosurgery"
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.10.172
Abstract: BACKGROUND Separation surgery is performed to provide a safe gap between the epidural tumor and spinal cord for postoperative stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) in cases of spinal metastases. However, there is a gap in evidence… read more here.
Keywords: separation surgery; separation; spinal metastases; resection ... See more keywords
Combination of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression and Graduated Compression Stockings for the Prevention of Deep Venous Thrombosis in Separation Surgery for Thoracolumbar Metastases: Mandatory or Optional?
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2025 at "Spine"
DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000005567
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Retrospective single-institution cohort study. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of combined intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) and graduated compression stockings (GCS) versus GCS alone for preventing deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in patients undergoing separation… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; gcs; group; compression ... See more keywords
Separation surgery with cement-augmented short-segment fixation for spinal metastasis: early experience with carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone instrumentation.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2025 at "Neurosurgical focus"
DOI: 10.3171/2025.2.focus24994
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The concept of hybrid therapy as separation surgery, followed by stereotactic radiation therapy or stereotactic body radiation therapy, is becoming the new standard of care in the management of metastatic epidural spinal cord compressions… read more here.
Keywords: short segment; instrumentation; separation surgery;
Fully Endoscopic Spine Separation Surgery in Metastatic Disease—Case Series, Technical Notes, and Preliminary Findings
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2023 at "Medicina"
DOI: 10.3390/medicina59050993
Abstract: Objective: This report aims to describe the surgical methodology and potential effectiveness of endoscopic separation surgery (ESS) in patients with metastatic spine disease. This concept may reduce the invasiveness of the procedure, which can potentially… read more here.
Keywords: endoscopic spine; surgery; disease; separation surgery ... See more keywords