A cross-section of the pelvis at the level of the L5-S1 disk is shown. An extraperitoneal approach to the disk was chosen. The plane between the transversalis fascia and the posterior parietal peritoneum contains a small amount of fat and loose areolar tissue, and the two layers can be easily separated.
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