O-arm navigation-based transforaminal unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy for upper lumbar disc herniation: an innovative preliminary study.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Technical case report.

Purpose

To present a novel navigation-assisted transforaminal unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) lumbar discectomy technique for managing upper lumbar disc herniation.

Overview of literature

Upper lumbar disc herniation is significantly less common than lower lumbar disc herniation, accounting for only 1%-2% of cases. However, treatment is more challenging and is associated with worse outcomes. Anatomical differences between the upper and lower lumbar spine complicate the standard interlaminar approach using UBE, making it insufficient for complete removal of herniated discs. Integrating endoscopic spine surgery with intraoperative navigation provides three-dimensional computer-reconstructed visual data, thereby enhancing the feasi

SUBMITTER: Lee DH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12061600 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature