Anterolateral Thoracolumbar Spine Approaches

Annual Anterolateral Thoracolumbar Spine Approaches | Dept. of Neurosurgery, King Fahad Hospital of the University – Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

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كل الشكر والتقدير للدكتور سلطان السالمي على دعمه المستمر وتشجيعه الدائم🧠

والشكر موصول لفريقنا من نادي جراحة المخ والأعصاب ولكل من ساهم في إنجاح هذا الحدث👏
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[Sultan Alsalmi MD | د.سلطان السالمي @Alsalmi_Sultan_]

بحمد الله تم إقامة أول ورشة عمل لجراحات العمود الفقري المتطورة بكلية الطب ومعمل المحاكاة ب@IAU_KSA التي تكللت بفضل الله بالنجاح والتوفيق من حيث الحضور والمشاركة.
نشكر سعادة عميد الكلية @Msshahrani على تشريف الافتتاح والزملاء بمركز المحاكاة ومعمل المشرحة على المساعدة والتنظيم.

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📸A memorable ending to an incredible journey!
The 1st IAU Thoracolumbar Anterolateral Approach Hands-On Cadaveric Workshop concluded with great success 🦴🔬
A big thank you to our faculty, participants, and sponsors for making it unforgettable🙏✨

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🤝 A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, AMICO and the Saudi Surgical Academy for their generous support of the 1st IAU Thoracolumbar Anterolateral Approach Hands-On Cadaveric Workshop 🦴🔬

Your contribution made this educational event a true success! 🙏✨

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🎖We were privileged to have Prof. Abdulrahman Alanzi, Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at KFUH, and Prof. Mohammed Alshahrani, Dean of the College of Medicine, present awards of appreciation to our distinguished workshop faculty🧠✨

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🦴We were honored to have Prof. Johann Peltier, Prof. Fahad Zairi, Prof. Nicolai El Hindy, and Dr. Sultan Alsalmi demonstrate various thoracolumbar spine approaches during the hands-on session🔬✨

A remarkable learning experience for all participants!👏
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🛑🦴 Closing the day, Prof. Johann Peltier presents How to Avoid Complications in ALIF Surgery, sharing practical strategies, anatomical insights, and surgical tips to improve safety and outcomes in anterior lumbar interbody fusion.

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⚠️🦴 Prof. Fahad Zairi presents How to Avoid Complications in OLIF Surgery, sharing key anatomical considerations, surgical techniques, and preventive strategies to optimize outcomes and minimize risk in oblique lumbar interbody fusion.

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🧠🦴 Prof. Nicolai El Hindy presents Lateral Thoracic / Thoracolumbar Corpectomy, detailing surgical approaches, anatomical landmarks, and key considerations for safe and effective vertebral body resection in complex spine cases.

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🦴🔍 Dr. Mohammad Alsofiyani presents Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF) for Upper Lumbar Levels, focusing on anatomical challenges, surgical technique, and clinical considerations for accessing L1–L3. A valuable guide for advanced spine surgery.

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🦴🔍 Dr. Sultan Alsalmi delivers two insightful lectures on Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) and Anterior Scoliosis Correction (ASC), focusing on motion-preserving, growth-modulating techniques for managing spinal deformities. Essential updates for spine and scoliosis surgeons.

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🦴🔍 Dr. Mohammad Aldawood presents Lumbar Lateral Corpectomy, focusing on surgical indications, anatomical considerations, and technical strategies for safe and effective vertebral body resection via the lateral approach.

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🛠️🧠 Prof. Nicolai El Hindy presents Prone TransPsoas (PTP) – Single Position Surgery, showcasing this innovative lateral lumbar approach performed in the prone position, with a focus on surgical efficiency, anatomical access, and clinical outcomes.

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🦴🔍 Dr. Ahmed Abdulfattah presents XLIF/DLIF, highlighting the lateral approach to lumbar interbody fusion, focusing on anatomical corridors, surgical technique, and clinical outcomes. A must-know for modern spine surgery.

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🧠🛠️ Dr. Farouk AlReshaid presents two key lectures on the anterolateral approach to the thoracic spine, covering access methods, key surgical tips, and techniques for solid organ mobilization and protection, crucial insights for safe and effective thoracic spine exposure.