Endoscopic Publications

Articles

Lumbar foraminal pathology: Biportal endoscopic spine surgical approaches

Spinal endoscopic approaches, full-endoscopic or biportal, allow for access to various lumbar foraminal pathologies while preserving the integrity of back muscles and facet joints.

Thoracic spine endoscopic techniques

Endoscopic surgical options for treating thoracic spinal cord compression are discussed with two case reports, with emphasis on indications/contraindications and surgical techniques.

Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Disc Herniation

Background: Unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) is a novel minimally invasive technique for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis and lumbar disc herniations. Uniportal endoscopy was utilized prior to the advent of UBE and has been considered the workhorse of endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) for lumbar discectomy and decompressive laminectomy.

Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Advertisement or Game Changer?

Endoscopic spine surgery is a rapidly developing technique. Initially used for diskectomies, endoscopic spine surgery is now considered for bony decompressions and fusions. Endoscopic spine surgery uses one or two small incisions so a camera can be inserted for visualization under high magnification while a working window is provided through the camera apparatus or through a separate incision.

Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery for Lumbar Laminectomy and Diskectomy: Postoperative Outcomes and Surgical Learning Curve, a Single US Surgeon's Experience

Introduction: Biportal endoscopic spine surgery (BESS) has gained traction for lumbar laminectomy and diskectomy. To justify the transition to BESS, outcomes and the surgical learning curve should be known. This study evaluates rates of complications with BESS and how these rates change with increased surgeon experience.

Biportal Endoscopic Transforaminal Interbody Fusion: Comparing Primary Versus Revision Cases

Background: The safety and efficacy of biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion (BELIF) has been supported by many articles. Advantages include earlier rehabilitation and equal or superior fusion rates compared with other lumbar interbody fusion techniques.

A Comparison of 2 Cage Sizes in Biportal Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Objective: This study compared the fusion and subsidence rate and clinical outcomes when using different-sized static PEEK cages in BE-TLIF.

Editor for special edition of Seminars in Spine Surgery

https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/seminars-in-spine-surgery/vol/36/issue/1