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A minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion technique that accesses the spine from the side through the flank. The procedure involves removing the intervertebral disc and inserting a large interbody cage with bone graft. It may be recommended for lumbar spondylolisthesis, spinal deformity, extensive nerve compression, recurrent disc prolapse, disc-related back pain, adjacent segment disease, revision lumbar surgery, or when maximal cage size and disc height restoration are required. The procedure is typically supplemented with posterior pedicle screw fixation and uses continuous EMG neurophysiological monitoring. Not available for the L5/S1 spinal level.