The 20 most important questions for novices of full-endoscopic spinal surgery in China: a mixed-method study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The full-endoscopic spinal surgery (FESS) procedure is widely accepted and welcomed in China. With the continuous development of minimally invasive surgery, the further expansion of indications and the greater diversity of techniques, spinal endoscopic surgery currently accounts for more than 10% of spinal surgery in China, ranking among the top in the world. However, the admission system and standardised training system for spinal endoscopic surgery are not perfect, which presents a challenge and disadvantage for novices.

Methods and analysis

Exploratory mixed methods are applied for designing this study. First, we will collect questions from novices by allowing them to openly list their concerns to those who have completed FESS. These qualitative questions wil

SUBMITTER: Liu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8383874 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature