Full-endoscopic Spine Surgery: The Future of Minimally Invasive Spine Treatment

Minimal Incision, Maximum Benefits:

Full-endoscopic spine surgery (FESS) is revolutionizing the treatment of back problems. Instead of large incisions in open surgery, FESS uses a tiny access point that is only few millimeters in size. This least minimally invasive method offers patients numerous advantages:

• Reduced Risk of Infection:?The minimally invasive procedure significantly reduces the risk of infection and bleeding.
• Greater Precision:?Modern endoscopes with high-resolution cameras provide the surgeon with a precise view of the surgical field.
• Expanded Application Areas:?FESS can now be used for a variety of spinal applications, including disc herniation, spinal stenosis, and fusion procedures
• Faster Recovery:?The small incision leads to less pain and a shorter recovery time. In several cases, patients can even go home on the same day of surgery.
• Less Scarring:?The millimeter-size incision leads to unprecedented cosmetic results.

Innovations from Other Fields:

FESS is constantly evolving and benefiting from innovations in other areas of endoscopy. For example, high-resolution cameras and electromagnetic navigation can also be used in spine surgery. These new technologies further increase the precision and efficiency of the procedures.

Improved Instruments and Techniques:

The development of new instruments and techniques plays an important role in the advancement of FESS. These include:

• Fluidmanagement: Advanced controls the pressure inside the spinal canal while maintaining optimal flow conditions.
• 4 MHz Radiofrequency allows bleeding to be stopped effectively during surgery, even close to neural structures.
• 4K Visualization:?4K imaging can help the surgeon to perform the surgery better. Make sure the entire signal chain consist of 4K components: Camera, Camera controller, cables and screens.

The Future of Spine Surgery:

Full-endoscopic spine surgery has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of back problems. With the further development of technologies and techniques, FESS will in the future increase the range of indications while maintaining safety, efficacy, and patient benefits.

RIWOspine: At the forefront of full-endoscopic spine surgery

RIWOspine proudly continues to innovate in the field of Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery (FESS), a pioneering field we have led for over 25 years. As global leaders, we provide cutting-edge solutions for full-endoscopic spine surgery. Leveraging the rich legacy of our parent company Richard Wolf with nearly 120 years of endoscopic expertise, we are committed to advancing the field and setting new standards in minimally invasive spine surgery.

Full-endoscopic surgery means

• No open incisions:?All procedures are performed through tiny skin incisions of a few millimeters.
• Highest precision:?State-of-the-art visualization systems enable precise and safe surgery.
• Maximum protection:?The surrounding tissue is further protected, leading to a fast recovery and a low risk of complications.

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Source: Yuh, W.-T., Lee, Y.-S., Jeon, J.-H., & Choi, I. (2023). Future of endoscopic spine surgery: Insights from cutting-edge technology in the industrial field. Bioengineering, 10(12), 1363.