A reliable partner in the operating room.
Dr. Minh B. Luu serves as an ALIF access surgeon, providing anterior and oblique lumbar access in collaboration with orthopedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons.
From first review to coordinated follow-through.
One access surgeon, involved early, accountable through closure.
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Case Review
Imaging, abdominal history, vascular anatomy.
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Planning
Access strategy confirmed with the operative plan.
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Surgical Access
Exposure with critical structures protected.
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Coordinated Follow-Through
Closure and postoperative communication.
There is no single fixed BMI cutoff. Access feasibility is evaluated case by case. Imaging, vascular anatomy, prior abdominal surgery, body habitus, target level, and the planned procedure all inform the approach.
Preoperative Review
Imaging, prior abdominal surgery, vascular anatomy, and operative history reviewed together.
Anterior & Oblique Access
ALIF and lumbar disc replacement access, plus oblique and lateral approach planning.
Levels & Complexity
L2–S1 when anatomy permits; L4–L5, revision, multilevel, and complex cases evaluated individually.
Protected Structures
Careful exposure and retraction around vascular and abdominal anatomy.
Direct Coordination
Preoperative discussion, dependable scheduling, and clear operating room coordination.
Multi-State Reach
Illinois and Arizona, with additional U.S. markets by arrangement.
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