Development of an Endoscopic Spine Surgery Program: Overview and Basic Considerations for Implementation

Benjamin K Stone; Ria Paradkar; George M Anderson; Alan Daniels; Sravisht Iyer; Peter B Derman; Albert E Telfeian; Bryce Basques

doi:10.2106/JBJS.OA.22.00152

Development of an Endoscopic Spine Surgery Program: Overview and Basic Considerations for Implementation

JB JS Open Access. 2023 Sep 20;8(3):e22.00152. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.OA.22.00152. eCollection 2023 Jul-Sep.

Authors

Benjamin K Stone¹, Ria Paradkar², George M Anderson¹, Alan Daniels³, Sravisht Iyer⁴, Peter B Derman⁵, Albert E Telfeian⁶, Bryce Basques³

Affiliations

¹ Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
² Albany Medical College, Albany, New York.
³ Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
⁴ Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY.
⁵ Texas Back Institute, Plano, Texas.
⁶ Department of Neurosurgery, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.

Abstract

Endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) is an innovative technique allowing for minimally invasive, direct visualization of spinal abnormalities. The growth of ESS in the United States has been stunted by high start-up costs, low reimbursement rates, and the steep learning curve associated with mastering endoscopic techniques. Hergrae, we describe the current state and future direction of ESS and provide key action items for ESS program implementation.