Kajetan Łątka, Waldemar Kołodziej, Dawid Pawuś, Marek Waligóra, Jacek Trompeta, Tomasz Klepinowski, Piotr Lasowy, Masato Tanaka, Beata Łabuz-Roszak, Dariusz Łątka
Background: Endoscopic spine surgery represents a significant advancement in the minimally invasive treatment of spinal disorders, promising reduced surgical invasiveness while aiming to maintain or improve clinical outcomes. This study undertakes a comprehensive review of the literature on endoscopic spine surgery, with a particular focus on cataloging and analyzing the range of complications, from common postoperative issues to more severe, casuistic outcomes like dural tears and nerve damage. Methods: Our methodology encompassed a detailed review of meta-analyses, prospective randomized trials, cohort studies, and case reports to capture a broad spectrum of complications associated with endoscopic spine techniques...
March 19, 2024: Journal of Clinical Medicine