News
Honolulu Spine Center 500 Ala Moana Blvd. Building 1, Suite 301 Honolulu, HI 96813 Ph: (808) 237-2970 Fax: (808) 237-2971 Director of Nursing: Kalei Bruchal, CRNFA Business Office Manager: Kimberly Laukala		About The XLIF Procedure The XLIF® procedure is what is termed a “minimally invasive” procedure. This means that instead of a traditional, large, “open” incision, the procedure is performed through one or more small incisions. Minimally invasive surgery is thought to be better for many reasons, including: less tissue trauma, less scarring, and less postoperative discomfort. The XLIF procedure is innovative because not only is it minimally invasive, but also it allows the surgeon to access the spine from the side of the body, which inherently means less soft tissue to cross to get to the spine. This also avoids major muscle groups in the back, and the major organs and blood vessels in the abdomen. The XLIF surgery includes neuromonitoring, the testing of the nerves during surgery, which is a critical part of this procedure. Because nerves exiting the spinal column are close to psoas muscle and can even run right over its surface, it is critical that the surgeons have real-time information about the nerves’ position relative to his instruments. You can read more in Frequently Asked Questions. Patient Testimonials The XLIF surgery has led to terrific outcomes for the right type of patient. Read these testimonials from real patients about the XLIF surgery and recovery. Margaret’s Story Mulit-level degenerative disc disease Kansas City, KS Claire’s Story Degenerative disc disease Spokane, WA Benjamin’s Story Spondylolisthesis of the L4 and L5 vertebra Manheim Township, PA

News

Honolulu
Spine Center
500 Ala Moana Blvd.
Building 1, Suite 301
Honolulu, HI 96813

Ph: (808) 237-2970
Fax: (808) 237-2971

Director of Nursing:
Kalei Bruchal, CRNFA

Business
Office Manager:
Kimberly Laukala

About The XLIF Procedure
The XLIF® procedure is what is termed a “minimally invasive” procedure. This means that instead of a traditional, large, “open” incision, the procedure is performed through one or more small incisions. Minimally invasive surgery is thought to be better for many reasons, including: less tissue trauma, less scarring, and less postoperative discomfort.

The XLIF procedure is innovative because not only is it minimally invasive, but also it allows the surgeon to access the spine from the side of the body, which inherently means less soft tissue to cross to get to the spine. This also avoids major muscle groups in the back, and the major organs and blood vessels in the abdomen.

The XLIF surgery includes neuromonitoring, the testing of the nerves during surgery, which is a critical part of this procedure. Because nerves exiting the spinal column are close to psoas muscle and can even run right over its surface, it is critical that the surgeons have real-time information about the nerves’ position relative to his instruments. You can read more in Frequently Asked Questions.

Patient Testimonials
The XLIF surgery has led to terrific outcomes for the right type of patient. Read these testimonials from real patients about the XLIF surgery and recovery.

Margaret’s Story
Mulit-level degenerative disc disease
Kansas City, KS

Claire’s Story
Degenerative disc disease
Spokane, WA

Benjamin’s Story
Spondylolisthesis of the L4 and L5 vertebra
Manheim Township, PA