Resident Training in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is complex and requires proficiency with a variety of technological and robotic modalities. Acquiring these skills is a long and involved process, often with a steep learning curve. This paper seeks to characterize the state of MISS training in neurosurgical and orthopedic residency programs, focusing on their effectiveness at minimizing substantial learning curves in the field, as well as highlighting potential areas for future growth. Methods: We conducted a scoping review of the PubMed, Scopus, and Embase databases utilizing the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews. Results: Of the 100 studies initially identified, 16 were included in our final analysis. MISS training types could be broadly grouped into

SUBMITTER: Oblich MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12467833 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature