Recent Trends and Changes in the Endoscopic Spinal Surgery

Abstract

In recent years, endoscopic spine surgeries have advanced dramatically. Endoscopic spine surgeries are expanding to not only the lumbar spine, but also thoracic and cervical spines. Indications for spinal endoscopic surgery have also been expanded. Central stenosis, lateral recess stenosis, and foraminal stenosis were included in surgical indications of endoscopy. Finally, endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion surgeries have been attempted.

Keywords

• endoscopy
• spine
• biportal
• fusion