Evolution, Current Trends, and Latest Advances of Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Sharvari Gunjotikar1, Malcolm Pestonji2, Masato Tanaka1
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Okayama Rosai Hospital, 1-10-25 Chikkomidorimachi, Minami Ward, Okayama 702-8055, Japan.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|June 19, 2024
Summary
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) offers significant benefits for aging populations with spinal diseases. Endoscopic spine surgery, a type of MISS, has evolved to treat a wider range of spinal conditions effectively.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Techniques
Background:
- Aging populations face increasing spinal disease burdens.
- Elderly patients often have comorbidities, necessitating less invasive treatments.
- Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) offers benefits like reduced pain and shorter hospital stays.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evolution and current applications of endoscopic spine surgery.
- To highlight endoscopic spine surgery as an alternative to traditional spinal procedures.
- To assess the advancements in endoscopic techniques for spinal disorders.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search conducted using PubMed.
- Analysis of historical development and technological advancements in endoscopic spine surgery.
- Review of current applications and evidence supporting endoscopic techniques.
Main Results:
- Endoscopic spine surgery, a subset of MISS, provides comparable benefits.
- Technological advancements have expanded endoscopic applications beyond lumbar disc herniation.
- Current endoscopic techniques are applicable to lumbar spinal stenosis, fusion surgeries, and cervical/thoracic pathologies.
Conclusions:
- Endoscopic spine surgery has evolved significantly, offering a viable alternative to traditional methods.
- Advancements in optics and instrumentation have broadened the scope of endoscopic spinal procedures.
- Growing evidence supports the efficacy of endoscopic techniques for various spinal conditions.
Keywords:
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