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Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) for scoliosis
A couple of years ago, thoracoscopic minimally invasive surgery hit the scene - and generated a LOT of excitement. In fact, I hoped when I had my initial consult with Hanson that it was an option. He told me he didn't do it - and why.
If this is the same procedure, they just don't get the results they do with the traditional approaches.
The article doesn't really go into a lot of detail, but my hunch is it's the same thing. There *are* doctors who still do it, but I believe most SRS surgeons have ditched it as inferior to traditional surgery.
Let us know if you find out any different (not like it'll do me any good now - LOL!). Good luck.
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