[Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery for Lumbar Lesions; Basics and Applications]

Masaki Yoshimura1, Yasuhiko Nishimura, Hidetoshi Sato

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Yao Tokushukai General Hospital.

Summary

Full endoscopic spine surgery offers a minimally invasive approach for lumbar hernia extraction. This technique utilizes a single-hole endoscope, providing direct ventral dura mater access with minimal muscle damage and a gentle learning curve for surgeons.