Update on minimally invasive treatments in spinal surgery
April 2, 2025
Presentation
PROGRAM
6:00 p.m. Introduction Dr. Jesús Lafuente and Dr. Alex del Arco Hospital del Mar. Barcelona
6:06 PM Advantages and disadvantages of the posterior MISS approach in deformity surgery. Does augmented reality help? Dr. Jose M Torres Asturias Medical Center, Oviedo
6:21 p.m. Advantages and disadvantages of the MISS anterolateral approach in deformity surgery Dr. Augusto Covaro Teknon Medical Center, Barcelona
6:36 p.m. Advantages and disadvantages of new technologies (robotics, navigation, and artificial intelligence) associated with MISS surgery Dr. Ignacio Domínguez
Hospital Clínico, Madrid
18:51 h Discussion
7:00 p.m. Conclusions and closing
Date
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Organized by:
Coordinators: Dr. Enric Cáceres Palou and Dr. Julio Rodríguez de la Rua Fernández. Moderators: Dr. Jesús Lafuente and Dr. Alex del Arco
Ponentes:
Dr. Jose M. Torres, Dr. Augusto Covaro y Dr. Ignacio Domínguez
OLIF (Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion) is a minimally invasive surgical technique that allows oblique access to the lumbar spine, without damaging the posterior muscles or nerve structures.
🔧 Advantages of OLIF:
Preserves muscles and avoids large incisions.
Less bleeding and postoperative pain.
Fast recovery and short hospital stay.
Possibility of correcting deformities and restoring disc height.
Ideal for interbody fusion at levels L2-L5.
👨⚕ Dr. Augusto Covaro applies this advanced technique in cases of *spondylolisthesis, **disc collapse* or *lumbar degenerative pathology*, with excellent functional results.
