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What is Endoscopic Spine Surgery?

Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope with a micro-camera to visually examine and treat spinal disorders directly.

Compared to traditional open surgery, this method uses smaller incisions and causes less muscle damage, resulting in less pain and a quicker recovery.

Applicable Areas

Applicable to both the neck and lower back,
a customized endoscopic surgery is applied according to the patient's symptoms and lesions.

Cervical Spine (Neck)

Treatable for cervical disc herniation,
cervical spinal stenosis, etc.
Lumbar Spine (Lower Back)

Applicable for lumbar disc herniation,
spinal stenosis, and various other disorders

When Is Surgery Absolutely Necessary?

Surgery is determined based on a precise diagnosis, considering
the patient’s age, location of the lesion, disc condition, and overall health.

Severe tingling or pain
in arms or legs due to
disc or stenosis
Symptoms persist despite
medication or injection therapy
General anesthesia is
risky due to age, diabetes,
or heart disease

Depending on the patient’s condition and lesion location,
either unilateral or biportal endoscopy is selected for optimal results.

Unilateral Endoscopic Spine Surgery
- A single small incision (0.5–1 cm) for inserting both the endoscope and instruments
- Shorter procedure time, lower risk of bleeding or infection
- Effective for relatively simple conditions like disc removal
Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery
- Two micro incisions for separate insertion of endoscope and instruments
- Offers a wider surgical view and allows for more precise operation
- Suitable for complex conditions such as stenosis or severe adhesions

Procedure Steps

Under local anesthesia, a 0.5–1 cm incision is made for endoscope insertion
The affected area is observed on a magnified screen
Disc material is removed, and stenosis sites are incised or expanded
Most patients can walk after a few hours of recovery