Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Basic and Advanced Technique

Biportal endoscopic spine surgery has seen rapid development recently, with Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic (UBE) spine surgery emerging as a significant advancement in the field. UBE surgery introduces a new concept distinct from traditional one-portal endoscopic surgery, offering advantages for spinal surgeons due to its similarity to conventional surgical anatomy and a shorter learning curve. The 4mm diameter endoscope provides exceptionally clear and magnified images, allowing for safe operations. Surgeons can use both general and endoscopic surgical instruments in UBE approaches. This technique is being applied not only to the lumbar spine but also to the cervical and thoracic spine, enabling procedures such as simple laminectomy, disc removal, and spinal fusion.

As UBE surgery advances, it has gained traction among spinal surgeons worldwide and is gradually spreading across the globe. This book will be the first comprehensive guide, covering basic to advanced techniques with extensive illustrations and video aids for easy understanding.