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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Minimally invasive surgical techniques for spinal disorders have advanced since the 1990s.
  • Endoscopic spine surgery presents unique technical challenges and requires further investigation into its advantages.
  • This review comprehensively examines endoscopic thoracic spinal surgery, including its history, techniques, and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the history, advantages, disadvantages, approaches, and technology of endoscopic thoracic spinal surgery.
  • To critically evaluate peer-reviewed studies on endoscopic thoracic spinal surgery.
  • To assess the current evidence and clinical relevance of endoscopic thoracic spinal surgery.

Main Methods:

  • A literature review was conducted using keywords: "endoscopic," "minimally invasive," and "thoracic spinal surgery."
  • Databases searched included PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar.
  • Level of Evidence was determined as 3.

Main Results:

  • Review of 241 thorascopic procedures indicated a 98%-100% success rate with low morbidity.
  • Analysis of 115 thoracic fixation procedures showed high success, with 87% of screw placements rated "good."
  • Comparison of video-assisted thoracoscopy surgery (VATS) with posterior spinal fusion showed VATS had longer operative times but less blood loss.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic thoracic spine surgery demonstrates a high success rate, reducing tissue dissection, blood loss, and epidural fibrosis.
  • Technical challenges necessitate ongoing training and innovation in this evolving field.
  • Elderly and immunocompromised patients may benefit from shorter hospital stays and faster recovery with endoscopic thoracic spinal surgery.