Enhancing Precision in Lumbar Spine Surgery Through Spinal Endoscopy: A Narrative Review with Expert Opinion

Technological advances in spine surgery have allowed for significantly improved precision. Perhaps no technology has allowed for more personalized and precise surgery than endoscopic spine surgery. Although this technology has been around for decades, advancements in camera resolution have led to enhanced magnification and visualization of nerve root compression. Given our improved understanding of the interplay between spinal stability, spine pain, and muscle health, minimizing muscle disruption and bone resection has now become a key principle in spinal care. This narrative review will talk about common lumbar spine pathologies and how spinal endoscopy can be implemented to potentially improve patient care and outcomes.