Advanced Technique of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy on Revision Surgery for Recurred Herniated Interverbral Disc: A Technical Note.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Revision surgery in the spine poses considerable challenges due to the presence of scar tissue and structural differences, necessitating careful surgical planning and precise techniques. In this technical note, we focus on lumbar unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) for single-level reoperations, outlining principles and methods for handling soft tissue in such cases. Materials and Methods: We reviewed our surgical approach for lumbar reoperations with UBE, emphasizing the importance of meticulous preoperative planning and bone-centered manipulation. Our technique involves utilizing biportal endoscopy for enhanced visualization and employing specific strategies for managing scar tissue, including the "pull-and-cut technique." We present two illustrative cases to

SUBMITTER: Kim HC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11449562 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature