Advancing Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: A Special Edition on Endoscopic Spine Surgery
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Neurology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 138
Special Issue Editors
Interests: endoscopic neurosurgery; neuroendoscopy; minimally invasive surgery; neuro-oncology; spine tumors; peripheral nerves
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled “Advancing Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: A Special Edition on Endoscopic Spine Surgery”, will explore the latest innovations, techniques, and clinical applications of endoscopic spine surgery, with a particular focus on dual-port and uni-port approaches. As minimally invasive methods continue to evolve, this Special Issue will highlight advancements in technology, surgical strategies, and patient outcomes while examining the nuances between dual-port and uni-port techniques.
Through various expert perspectives, case series, and research findings, this Special Issue will delve into the expanding role of endoscopic techniques for treating spinal disorders, from degenerative conditions to complex pathologies. The discussion will cover the benefits and limitations of both dual-port and uni-port procedures, including considerations of instrumentation, procedural refinements, and patient selection criteria. Additionally, the content will address the learning curve and training methodologies necessary for mastering these techniques, as well as their long-term efficacy.
This Special Issue aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for spine surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals committed to enhancing patient care through the application of minimally invasive endoscopic approaches in spine surgery.
Dr. Adham M. Khalafallah
Dr. Gregory W. Basil
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS)
- endoscopic spine surgery (ESS)
- spine surgery
- percutaneous spine surgery
- full-endoscopic spine surgery
- biportal endoscopic spine surgery (BESS)
- unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE)
- percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD)
- endoscopic decompression
- transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (TELD)
- interlaminar endoscopic lumbar discectomy (IELD)
- endoscopic lumbar fusion
- endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (Endo-TLIF)
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