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Full-endoscopic spine surgery (FESS) offers a minimally invasive approach for various spinal conditions, expanding indications beyond disc herniations. Advancements enable FESS for degenerative diseases, infections, and tumors, though a learning curve exists.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) aims to reduce tissue disruption.
  • Full-endoscopic spine surgery (FESS) represents an advanced MISS technique using a uniportal endoscope.
  • Continuous saline perfusion is utilized during FESS procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution and current applications of FESS.
  • To highlight the advantages and limitations of FESS.
  • To discuss the future potential of endoscopic spine surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Percutaneous approach using a uniportal working-channel endoscope.
  • Continuous saline perfusion for visualization and irrigation.
  • Application across a spectrum of spinal pathologies.

Main Results:

  • FESS effectively decompresses tissues and allows instrumentation while preserving musculoskeletal structures.
  • FESS offers fewer complications and faster recovery times compared to traditional methods.
  • Indications have expanded from disc herniations to degenerative diseases, infections, traumas, and tumors.

Conclusions:

  • FESS is a highly effective technique for numerous spinal disorders.
  • Despite a steep learning curve, FESS technology is rapidly advancing.
  • Endoscopic spine surgery is poised to become a standard treatment approach.