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World J Orthop. Apr 18, 2023; 14(4): 197-206
Published online Apr 18, 2023. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v14.i4.197
Background, techniques, applications, current trends, and future directions of minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery: A review of literature
Kevin Tang, Samuel Goldman, Fedan Avrumova, Darren R Lebl
Kevin Tang, Samuel Goldman, Fedan Avrumova, Darren R Lebl, Department of Spine Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY 10021, United States
Author contributions: Tang K, Goldman S, and Avrumova F did the designed the collection and assembly of data; all authors interpreted the data, writing and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Darren R Lebl, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Spine Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, United States. research@leblspinemd.com
Received: January 28, 2023
Peer-review started: January 28, 2023
First decision: February 20, 2023
Revised: March 2, 2023
Accepted: April 12, 2023
Article in press: April 12, 2023
Published online: April 18, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Endoscopy is a rapidly evolving minimally invasive technique in the field of spine surgery. This review aims to summarize the history, current techniques, and discuss the benefits, limitations, and future directions of this minimally invasive technique.