ReviewInternational orthopaedics2019
Endoscopic spine discectomy: indications and outcomes.
Review in International orthopaedics, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 76 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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76 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 177 citations in OpenAlex.
- Comparative efficacy and safety of three surgical procedures for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation: a Bayesian-based network analysis.BMC surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy versus microdiscectomy for lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2024Pooled it
- Effect of obesity on results of endoscopic versus open lumbar discectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2023Pooled it
- Clinical efficacy and safety of posterior minimally invasive surgery in cervical spondylosis: a systematic review.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2022Pooled it
- The Optimal Effective Concentration of Spinal Anesthesia for Interlaminar Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: An Approach Based on the Biased Coin Design.Drug design, development and therapy · 2026Trial
- Transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy using a 45° puncture angle and foraminotomy versus traditional THESYS for L5/S1 lumbar disc herniation: a prospective randomized controlled trial.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2024Trial
- Evolution of Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Contemporary Advances and Future Directions.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2026Review
- Recurrent multilevel postoperative spinal epidural hematoma in a patient with essential thrombocythemia: failure of repeated decompression and hematological correction. Illustrative case.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2026Article
- Long-Term Risk of Subsequent Cervical Fusion After Endoscopic Versus Open Cervical Decompression.Global spine journal · 2026Article
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery: A Scoping Review of the Literature.Global spine journal · 2026Review
- Distance Patients Will Travel for Specialty Endoscopic Spine Surgery Care.International journal of spine surgery · 2026Article
- Risk Factor Analysis of Residual Low Back Pain After Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Discectomy in Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2026Article
- The learning curve of percutaneous endoscopic interlaminar discectomy versus unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy for lumbar disc herniation: a comparative study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Current Evidence and Clinical Implications of Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery for Post-Vertebroplasty Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Comprehensive Review.Journal of pain research · 2026Review
- Surgeon perceptions of essential skills and simulation for percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy training.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- The Learning Curve of Endoscopic Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Whole process navigated percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy guided by a novel X-ray instant navigation: a technical report and preliminary clinical outcomes.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Sagittal Classification of Calcified Lumbar Disc Herniation and Therapeutic Analysis of Percutaneous Endoscopic Interlaminar Discectomy.Orthopaedic surgery · 2025Article
- Comparison of surgical outcomes between unilateral biportal endoscopic technique and open microdiscectomy in patients with single-level lumbar disc herniation: a single-center retrospective study in China.Asian spine journal · 2025Article
- Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation With Radiculopathy in South Korea.Neurospine · 2025Article
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Abstract
purposePercutaneous endoscopic discectomy is an effective minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) for soft disc herniations. The objective of this review was to describe the current indications, surgical techniques, and clinical outcomes of endoscopic spine surgery.
methodsA narrative review was performed with a focus on surgical indication of percutaneous endoscopic discectomy and the clinical outcomes in lumbar and cervical spine. Percutaneous endoscopic or full-endoscopic discectomy using a working channel endoscope was described.
resultsThe basic principles, surgical techniques, and clinical outcomes in lumbar and cervical disc herniations were demonstrated. For the lumbar disc herniation (LDH), transforaminal and interlaminar approaches were reviewed, whereas for the cervical disc herniation (CDH), anterior and posterior approaches were reviewed.
conclusionsEndoscopic spine surgery for soft disc herniation can be effective with benefits of minimal tissue trauma in properly selected cases. Given the recent technical advancements, the surgical indications for endoscopic spine surgery are still expanding and the clinical results have become more practical and reliable.
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