Endoscopic spine surgery uses a specialized camera and working instruments to access the spine through a small incision. The technique allows the surgeon to directly visualize neural structures and perform decompression in appropriately selected patients.
Depending on the anatomy and pathology, endoscopic techniques may be considered for:
For appropriately selected patients, endoscopic surgery may offer:
The decision depends on:
A detailed clinical and imaging assessment is necessary before recommending an endoscopic procedure.
However, endoscopic surgery is not appropriate for every spinal condition.