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Unilateral biportal endoscopy: review and detailed surgical approach to extraforaminal approach.
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- Delta large-channel endoscopy versus unilateral biportal endoscopy for cervicothoracic junction disc herniation: a prospective randomized controlled trial.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Trial
- Unilateral Bi-portal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery for Lumbar Disk Herniation and Canal Stenosis: Technical Nuances and Fellowship-Based Clinical Experience.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Impact of mentorship on the learning curve of unilateral biportal endoscopic unilateral laminotomy for bilateral decompression in lumbar spinal stenosis: a cumulative sum analysis across 2 generations of surgeons.Wideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques · 2026Article
- fNIRS as a Biomarker for Preoperative Assessment: Correlating Brain Activity with Clinical Evaluation for Lumbar Disc Herniation.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Arthroscopic-assisted Uni-portal Spinal Surgery (AUSS) with a far-lateral and extraforaminal approach for lumbar chondroma: a case report and literature review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Review
- Efficacy and safety of unilateral biportal endoscopy vs. percutaneous endoscopic interlaminar approach in lumbar disc herniation: A meta-analysis.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2026Article
- Targeted Decompression Under Local Anesthesia versus Extensive Decompression Under General Anesthesia for Octogenarians with Lumbar Degenerative Diseases: A Real-World Propensity Score-Matched Analysis.Clinical interventions in aging · 2026Article
- Comparative Effectiveness of Optimized Versus Conventional Perioperative Care in Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy for Lumbar Degenerative Disease: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.Journal of pain research · 2025Article
- Clinical effect of unilateral biportal minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of patients with spinal degenerative diseases based on intelligent multimodal reconstruction technology.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
Foraminal and extraforaminal lumbar disc herniations are common sources of pain and disability. Classic surgical treatments, such as open approach through Witsel technique, often involve resection of the superior articular process to decompress the foraminal space. Unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) has emerged as a minimally invasive alternative, providing enhanced visualization and precision while minimizing soft tissue damage. The extraforaminal approach using UBE offers a more effective solution for extraforaminal herniations, requiring less bone resection, reducing the risk of pars fracture and enhancing visualization. This article presents a comprehensive methodology for the extraforaminal approach, supported by an illustrated guide, surgical tips and highlights of UBE's advantages over traditional techniques.
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