Single-stage posterior total en bloc spondylectomy in the treatment of lumbar spinal metastases.

•Single-stage posterior TES for lumbar tumors was firstly reported in our study.•We confirmed that lumbar diseased vertebral body could be removed completely through single-stage posterior manipulations.•Detaching nerve roots adequately and stripping the psoas muscle was the key to remove the vertebral body.•Single-stage posterior TES is a challenging but rewarding procedure in the treatment of lumbar spinal metastases.