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This pilot study successfully introduced endoscopic spine surgery in Tanzania, showing significant early improvements in pain and disability for patients. Further research is needed to confirm long-term benefits and effectiveness.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Global Health Equity

Background:

  • Endoscopic spine surgery offers potential benefits but faces implementation challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
  • Introducing advanced surgical techniques requires tailored training, resources, and mentorship.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the implementation of a pilot endoscopic spine surgery program in Tanzania.
  • To report early outcomes of the first patient cohort undergoing endoscopic lumbar procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A 5-day program combined didactic instruction, simulation, and live surgical mentorship by international experts.
  • Fourteen patients with refractory lumbar pathology underwent endoscopic microdiscectomy and/or decompression.
  • Outcomes were assessed using Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain at 3 months.

Main Results:

  • Successful introduction of spine endoscopy techniques in Tanzania.
  • Significant reductions in back pain VAS (P < 0.001), leg pain VAS (P < 0.001), and ODI (P < 0.001) at 3 months.
  • All outcomes met statistical significance after false-discovery-rate adjustment.

Conclusions:

  • International collaboration enabled the successful implementation of endoscopic spine surgery in an LMIC.
  • Early outcomes indicate feasibility and safety, but longer-term studies are required.
  • Further research needed to evaluate durability, comparative effectiveness, and external validity.