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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Endoscopic surgical techniques are increasingly important in spinal surgery.
  • Technological advancements and structured training have driven wider adoption of endoscopic spine procedures.
  • Endoscopic approaches are now feasible for all spinal regions, including the thoracic spine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current status of endoscopic techniques for the thoracic spine.
  • To discuss the applications and potential advantages of these minimally invasive procedures.
  • To highlight the limitations in current literature regarding clinical outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of standardized endoscopic techniques for the thoracic spine (interlaminar, transforaminal).
  • Inclusion of case reports on less common approaches (transthoracic, retropleural).
  • Discussion of pathologies treated, including degenerative conditions and rarer cases.

Main Results:

  • Standardized endoscopic thoracic approaches include interlaminar and transforaminal.
  • Applications range from spinal canal stenosis and herniated discs to ossifications and rare conditions like tumors.
  • Potential benefits include reduced postoperative pain and faster recovery.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic thoracic spine surgery offers potential advantages over traditional methods.
  • Current literature is insufficient for well-founded statements on clinical outcomes and future developments.
  • These challenging procedures require experienced surgeons specializing in endoscopic techniques.