Advances in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Technology Innovations and Complications Management
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Orthopedics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 74
Special Issue Editors
2. Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, NY 10065, USA
Interests: scoliosis; spine surgery; spinal surgery; spinal biomechanics; musculoskeletal disorders; biomechanics; microneurosurgery; spine; spine research; lumbar spine
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) has revolutionized spine care by minimizing tissue disruption, reducing postoperative complications, and accelerating patient recovery. With the growing complexity of spinal disorders and the demand for precision, innovations such as surgical navigation, robotics, advanced imaging, and novel biomaterials have significantly expanded the scope and safety of MISS. However, these advancements also bring new challenges in complication management, particularly in complex cases like spinal deformity and revision surgeries.
This Special Issue, “Advances in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Technology Innovations and Complications Management”, invites original research articles, reviews, case series, and technical notes that explore the latest developments in MISS. Topics may include technological innovations, surgical techniques, perioperative care strategies, and complication prevention or management. We encourage multidisciplinary contributions to promote collaboration and drive progress in this evolving field.
By sharing cutting-edge findings and clinical experiences, this collection aims to support surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals in optimizing MISS outcomes and advancing spine care globally.
Dr. Sravisht Iyer
Guest Editor
Dr. Atahan Durbas
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- minimally invasive techniques
- spine surgery
- fusion
- robotic
- image-guided surgery
- endoscopic spine surgery
- spinal deformity
- spinal implants and biomaterials
- patient outcomes
- perioperative care
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