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ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY FOR TREATING SPINAL STENOSIS: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW OF RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIALS
Rafael Augusto da Silva Aparício1, Rodrigo Freitas Maringoni de Oliveira1, Felipe de Almeida Pinto1
1Hospital Geral de Carapicuiba, Serviço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Carapicuiba, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Acta Ortopedica Brasileira
|January 13, 2025
Summary
Endoscopic surgery for spinal stenosis offers effective neural decompression, leading to shorter hospital stays and faster recovery compared to traditional open procedures. This minimally invasive approach shows favorable operative results for patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Spinal stenosis involves narrowing of the spinal canal, potentially causing nerve injury.
- Traditional open surgery for spinal stenosis is invasive and carries risks.
- Endoscopic techniques offer a minimally invasive alternative for spinal stenosis treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on endoscopic techniques for spinal stenosis correction.
Main Methods:
- Integrative literature review of randomized clinical trials.
- PubMed database search using specific keywords: spinal, stenosis, surgery.
- Inclusion of studies published within the last 10 years.
Main Results:
- 13 relevant randomized clinical trials were identified and included in the review.
- Endoscopic surgery provides adequate decompression of neural elements.
- Studies indicate shorter hospital stays and faster recovery with endoscopic procedures.
Conclusions:
- Endoscopic spinal stenosis surgery demonstrates favorable operative outcomes.
- Minimally invasive endoscopic techniques are effective for spinal stenosis.
- This approach leads to improved patient recovery and reduced hospital stays.
