Game-Changing Advances in Minimally Invasive 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 July 2026 | Viewed by 139
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological innovation and a deepening understanding of spinal pathology. This Special Issue highlights the latest advances that are reshaping clinical practice and expanding the boundaries of what can be achieved through less invasive approaches. In recent years, the integration of high-precision navigation systems, endoscopic techniques, and robotic-assisted platforms has significantly enhanced surgical accuracy, reduced tissue disruption, and improved patient outcomes. Simultaneously, machine learning and artificial intelligence are emerging as powerful tools for preoperative planning, intraoperative decision support, and postoperative outcome prediction, offering new opportunities to personalize care and optimize surgical strategies.
By gathering cutting-edge research, technical notes, and comprehensive reviews, this Special Issue aims to provide a multidimensional perspective on where MISS is today and where it is headed. While particular emphasis is placed on technology-enabled innovation, we welcome contributions across the full spectrum of minimally invasive spine surgery—from novel devices and imaging methods to perioperative protocols and biomechanical insights. Through this collection, we hope to inspire continued progress toward safer, more effective, and truly patient-centered spinal care.
Dr. Rouzbeh Motiei-Langroudi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS)
- technological innovation
- navigation systems/robotic-assisted
- endoscopic techniques
- artificial intelligence/machine learning
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