{"id":"b1b66b48-6a35-463d-bf98-daf036ef3c17","slug":"use-of-wiltse-approach-in-lumbar-plexus-schwannoma-a-technical-note","title":"Use of Wiltse approach in lumbar plexus schwannoma: A technical note","authors":["Guilherme Gago","Guilherme Ludwig","Rodrigo Ness","Albert Brasil"],"abstract":"Background: Lumbar plexus schwannomas are a rare occurrence in neurosurgery, with few reported cases and no standard surgical approach. This study describes a successful surgical resection with no complications using the Wiltse approach. Methods: Patient presented with an intra-psoas tumor suggesting schwannoma. We described the surgical technique involved step by step. Results: The patient recovered from the surgery with no complications. The anatomopathological examination confirmed the schwannoma diagnosis. The post operatory magnetic resonance imaging showed complete resection. Conclusion: This study shows that the use of Wiltse approach, mainly used for classical herniated disc extraforaminal, can be used successfully on Lumbar plexus schwannomas.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/b1b66b48-6a35-463d-bf98-daf036ef3c17/featured/hero-1781560415881.png","publishDate":"2023-03-31T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_1019_2022","categories":["Neuro-oncology","Technical Note"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/api/articles/b1b66b48-6a35-463d-bf98-daf036ef3c17/pdf"}