Why Endoscopic Spine Surgery? An In-depth Look at Its Benefits and Rationale

Sadeghzadeh Shiraz, Ali; Mirakhorli, Farhang; Rostami, Mohammadreza; Rahmati, Kiana; Davoudi, Alireza; Abouei Mehrizi, Mohammad Ali; Shariat Razavi, Seyed Ali; Sedaghat, Mehran

Volume 12, Issue 2 ( 2024) J Surg Trauma 2024, 12(2): 45-53 | Back to browse issues page

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Sadeghzadeh Shiraz A, Mirakhorli F, Rostami M, Rahmati K, Davoudi A, Abouei Mehrizi M A, et al . Why Endoscopic Spine Surgery? An In-depth Look at Its Benefits and Rationale. J Surg Trauma 2024; 12 (2) :45-53
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Why Endoscopic Spine Surgery? An In-depth Look at Its Benefits and Rationale

Ali Sadeghzadeh Shiraz

, Farhang Mirakhorli

, Mohammadreza Rostami

, Kiana Rahmati

, Alireza Davoudi

, Mohammad Ali Abouei Mehrizi

, Seyed Ali Shariat Razavi

, Mehran Sedaghat ^*

Department OF Neurosurgery, Mir Hosseini Hospital, Shiraz, Iran

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The objectives of spinal surgery include the effective decompression of neural structures, ensuring spinal stability, and the proper fixation of an unstable vertebral column. Such surgical aims necessitate unavoidable harm to healthy tissues, such as the spine and adjacent soft tissues, once spinal surgery commences. Significant injury to the normal vertebral structure and adjacent paraspinal tissues during the procedure can result in negative outcomes characterized by ongoing axial discomfort and the need for further operations due to new instances of spinal instability. A variety of strategies, including the use of microscopes, tubular retractor systems, percutaneous tools, and the exploration of innovative surgical techniques, have been employed to minimize damage to healthy tissues and enhance surgical results. Introduced approximately thirty years ago, endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) represents a less invasive approach and has gained widespread acceptance with the advancement of endoscopic surgical tools and the introduction of novel endoscopic techniques over the last two decades. In theory, ESS could be considered the optimal method for spinal operations due to its reduced impact on tissues and superior visualization of the operative area. Nonetheless, surgeons are often reluctant to adopt ESS because of its challenging learning curve and the absence of robust evidence supporting its surgical outcomes. This article examines the logic and benefits of ESS by analyzing relevant literature.

Keywords: Endoscopy, Spine, Surgery

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