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Endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) offers benefits like faster recovery and less disruption. This review details ESS techniques, applications, and challenges for improved patient care.

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Background:

Endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) is an evolving minimally invasive technique.
It aims to reduce tissue disruption and speed up recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the historical development and techniques of ESS.
To evaluate ESS for conditions like herniated discs and spinal stenosis.
To compare ESS outcomes with open surgery.

Main Methods:

Review of historical development and core ESS techniques (transforaminal, interlaminar, biportal).
Evaluation of ESS in treating herniated discs and spinal stenosis.
Comparison of clinical outcomes between ESS and open spine surgery.

Main Results:

ESS demonstrates potential for reduced tissue disruption, shorter recovery, and enhanced precision.
Key factors for success include patient selection, surgeon expertise, and evidence-based practice.
Challenges include a steep learning curve, visualization limits, and potential complications.

Conclusions:

ESS is a valuable advancement in spine surgery with specific benefits.
Careful integration into practice, addressing challenges, is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.
Further research and technological advancements are needed to refine ESS applications.