Learning Curve Associated with Complications in Biportal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery: Challenges and Strategies
Study DesignDescriptions of technical strategies to overcome pitfalls associated with early learning periods in biportal endoscopic spinal surgery (BESS).PurposeTo introduce BESS for lumbar spinal diseases (LSDs) and to inform certain challenges to be overcome in mastering the technique.Overview of...
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| author | Dae-Jung Choi Chang-Myong Choi Je-Tea Jung Sang-Jin Lee Yong-Sang Kim |
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| description | Study DesignDescriptions of technical strategies to overcome pitfalls associated with early learning periods in biportal endoscopic spinal surgery (BESS).PurposeTo introduce BESS for lumbar spinal diseases (LSDs) and to inform certain challenges to be overcome in mastering the technique.Overview of LiteratureBESS has shown superior benefits including excellent magnification, a wider range of view by dynamic handling of an endoscope and instruments. Clinical reports, however, have not yet been very revealing for its new introduction into minimally invasive spine surgery.MethodsTo evaluate the learning curve for BESS, the procedures for various LSDs by one surgeon were analyzed in the view of shortening of the operating times and reduction of complications. Reviewing of recorded procedures helped in finding the reasons and the implemented solutions.ResultsThe 68 cases included 25 for lumbar disc herniation (LDH), 3 for revision for recurred LDH, 39 for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) and 1 for synovial cyst. The operation time for the total cases averaged 83.7±33.6 minutes. According to diagnosis, it was 68.2±23.7 minutes for LDH. After the 14th case of LDH, it was nearly constant and close to the average time. One level of LSS needed 110.4±34.4 minutes. Prolonged operation times even in some later cases of LSS were mainly from struggling against blurred vision due to epidural bleeding. There were 7 cases of complications (10.3%) including 2 cases of dural tear, 1 case of root injury, and 4 cases of incomplete decompression on postoperative magnetic resonance imaging. There was no case of symptomatic hematoma or wound infection.ConclusionsBESS seemed to have a relatively short learning curve period. The overall complication rate in early learning period was 10.3%. These could be avoided by magnified regional views on an endoscope and a clear surgical field by controlling epidural bleeding. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-89cf4e28a6aa4dc3b312567793fc611d2022-12-21T16:58:39ZengKorean Spine SocietyAsian Spine Journal1976-19021976-78462016-08-0110462462910.4184/asj.2016.10.4.624130Learning Curve Associated with Complications in Biportal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery: Challenges and StrategiesDae-Jung Choi0Chang-Myong Choi1Je-Tea Jung2Sang-Jin Lee3Yong-Sang Kim4Spine Center, Barun Hospital, Jinju, Korea.Spine Center, Barun Hospital, Jinju, Korea.Spine Center, Barun Hospital, Jinju, Korea.Spine Center, Barun Hospital, Jinju, Korea.Spine Center, Barun Hospital, Jinju, Korea.Study DesignDescriptions of technical strategies to overcome pitfalls associated with early learning periods in biportal endoscopic spinal surgery (BESS).PurposeTo introduce BESS for lumbar spinal diseases (LSDs) and to inform certain challenges to be overcome in mastering the technique.Overview of LiteratureBESS has shown superior benefits including excellent magnification, a wider range of view by dynamic handling of an endoscope and instruments. Clinical reports, however, have not yet been very revealing for its new introduction into minimally invasive spine surgery.MethodsTo evaluate the learning curve for BESS, the procedures for various LSDs by one surgeon were analyzed in the view of shortening of the operating times and reduction of complications. Reviewing of recorded procedures helped in finding the reasons and the implemented solutions.ResultsThe 68 cases included 25 for lumbar disc herniation (LDH), 3 for revision for recurred LDH, 39 for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) and 1 for synovial cyst. The operation time for the total cases averaged 83.7±33.6 minutes. According to diagnosis, it was 68.2±23.7 minutes for LDH. After the 14th case of LDH, it was nearly constant and close to the average time. One level of LSS needed 110.4±34.4 minutes. Prolonged operation times even in some later cases of LSS were mainly from struggling against blurred vision due to epidural bleeding. There were 7 cases of complications (10.3%) including 2 cases of dural tear, 1 case of root injury, and 4 cases of incomplete decompression on postoperative magnetic resonance imaging. There was no case of symptomatic hematoma or wound infection.ConclusionsBESS seemed to have a relatively short learning curve period. The overall complication rate in early learning period was 10.3%. These could be avoided by magnified regional views on an endoscope and a clear surgical field by controlling epidural bleeding.http://www.asianspinejournal.org/upload/pdf/asj-10-624.pdfLumbosacralSpinal stenosisComplicationMinimally invasive surgical procedureEndoscopic |
| spellingShingle | Dae-Jung Choi Chang-Myong Choi Je-Tea Jung Sang-Jin Lee Yong-Sang Kim Learning Curve Associated with Complications in Biportal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery: Challenges and Strategies Asian Spine Journal Lumbosacral Spinal stenosis Complication Minimally invasive surgical procedure Endoscopic |
| title | Learning Curve Associated with Complications in Biportal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery: Challenges and Strategies |
| title_full | Learning Curve Associated with Complications in Biportal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery: Challenges and Strategies |
| title_fullStr | Learning Curve Associated with Complications in Biportal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery: Challenges and Strategies |
| title_full_unstemmed | Learning Curve Associated with Complications in Biportal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery: Challenges and Strategies |
| title_short | Learning Curve Associated with Complications in Biportal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery: Challenges and Strategies |
| title_sort | learning curve associated with complications in biportal endoscopic spinal surgery challenges and strategies |
| topic | Lumbosacral Spinal stenosis Complication Minimally invasive surgical procedure Endoscopic |
| url | http://www.asianspinejournal.org/upload/pdf/asj-10-624.pdf |
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