Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & Technique (JMISST)

April 30, 2026

Introduction of JMISST Special Issue – April 2026

Javier Quillo-Olvera, Alfonso García Chávez

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):1-2.

The April special issue of the Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Technique represents a contemporary synthesis of innovation across the full spectrum of spinal pathology, reflecting the continued...

April 30, 2026

Advancement and Preparation of Spine Surgery and Treatment for Future Humanity

Pang Hung Wu

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):3-5.

TRADITIONAL SPINAL SURGERY The first documented spinal surgery is believed to be a laminectomy performed by Paul of Aegina around 650 A.D [1]. Spinal surgery had evolved from open spinal surgery...

April 30, 2026

L-Point Entry, Juxtapedicular, and Endplate-Parallel Trajectory (L-JET) Screw Fixation: A Novel Technique in Thoracic Spinal Tumor Surgery

Seunghoon Lee, Young Rak Kim, Chang-Hyun Lee, Jungbo Sim, Woojin Kim, Ho Sung Myeong, Hangeul Park, Jun-Hoe Kim, Chi Heon Kim

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):6-13.

Objective: Thoracic pedicle screw fixation is technically demanding because of the natural variability in pedicle anatomy, a challenge that is further exacerbated in patients with spinal tumors who often have...

April 30, 2026

Clinical and Radiological Predictors of Surgical Ease in Interlaminar Endoscopic Lumbar Decompression: A Prospective Observational Study

Vemula Venkata Ramesh Chandra, Papasani Anil Kumar Reddy, Middina Mahesh, Kanduri Prithvi, Chigurupalli Chandra Sekhar, Bodapati Chandramouliswara Prasad

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):14-21.

Objective: Interlaminar endoscopic lumbar decompression is an increasingly used minimally invasive technique for treating lumbar disc herniation and lumbar spinal canal stenosis. However, technical difficulty varies substantially across cases because...

April 30, 2026

A Retrospective Comparative Study of Pedicle-Based Dynamic Stabilization Using a Flexible Rod System (Spine Gold) Versus Decompression Alone for Single-Level Central Stenosis With Grade 1 Spondylolisthesis

Jung Hoon Park, Jihoon Ha, Cheul Woong Park

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):22-30.

Purpose: Spinal fusion, which is considered the standard treatment for segmental instability, carries an inherent risk of irreversible loss of spinal flexibility and the subsequent development of adjacent segment disease....

April 30, 2026

Structured Inpatient Rehabilitation After Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: Effects on Early and Long term Recovery

Tomasz Sienkiel, Marcin Gąska, Przemysław Koszyk

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):31-40.

Objective: Postoperative rehabilitation after endoscopic lumbar discectomy (ELD) remains heterogeneous, and evidence supporting structured inpatient rehabilitation programs is limited. Whether a short, standardized inpatient program can accelerate postoperative recovery without...

April 30, 2026

Biportal Endoscopic Posterior Cervical Revision Surgery for Recurrent Cervical Degenerative Pathology: A Technical Report

Kwan-Su Song, Pius Kim

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):41-50.

Objective: Revision surgery for recurrent cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy after posterior decompression is technically challenging because of epidural adhesions, altered anatomy, and the risk of postoperative instability. Although anterior cervical...

April 30, 2026

Cost-Effective Growing-Rod Domino-Technique Constructs for Early-Onset Scoliosis: A Technical Note

Abdul Kadir Hadar, Dimas Harendra Soeharto Putra, Greesia D.M. Whitiana

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):51-57.

Objective: Early-onset scoliosis (EOS) poses a significant therapeutic dilemma, as progressive spinal curvature during early growth can compromise thoracic development and pulmonary function. The growing-rod domino technique has emerged as...

April 30, 2026

Fluoroscopy-Guided Anterior Cervical Epidural Blood Patch for Incidental Durotomy Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

Dong Ju Lee, Jae Ho Kim, Chang Il Ju, Jong Hun Seo

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):58-64.

In patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL), the risk of incidental durotomy (ID) during anterior cervical spine surgery is relatively high. However, the anterior surgical approach is...

April 30, 2026

Trends in Lumbar Spinal Decompression Surgery at a Single Tertiary Center: A Retrospective Review

Kai Lin Lee, Dhivakaran Gengatharan, John Wen Cong Thng, Thanos Sivridis, Dickson Chau, Ghim Hoe Neo, Haobin Chen, Ji Min Ling, Thomas Choo Heng Tan, Yilun Huang

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):65-76.

Objective: Spinal stenosis and degenerative spinal disorders are increasingly prevalent and have a substantial impact on quality of life. Surgical decompression, performed using either open microscopic or endoscopic approaches, remains...

April 30, 2026

Clinical Efficacy of the Uniportal Bichannel Dual-Media Spinal Endoscopic Technique in Older Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation and Instability

Muhang Tian, Furui Liu, Yunshan Fan, Tinghuan Hu, Yingchuan Zhao, Shisheng He

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):77-84.

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of the uniportal bichannel dual-media spinal endoscopic technique (UBD-TLIF) with open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (O-TLIF) for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH) with...

April 30, 2026

Long-term Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Lumbar Degenerative Disease: A Study With at Least 5 Years of Follow-up

Anson Albert Macwan, Hitesh Modi, Nevish Patel, Yashvi Modi

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):85-94.

Objective: Degenerative lumbar spine disease affects millions worldwide, substantially diminishing quality of life. Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) has emerged as a preferred alternative to open TLIF, offering...

April 30, 2026

Preliminary Outcomes of Endoscopic Spine Surgery Adoption at a Singapore Tertiary Hospital: A Multisurgeon Experience

John Wen Cong Thng, Nicholas Wong, Kai Lin Lee, Wu Jie Toh, Haobin Chen, Ghim Hoe Neo, Yilun Huang

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):95-104.

Objective: This study characterizes the demographic and clinical profiles of patients undergoing unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery (UBE ESS) for lumbar decompression/discectomy at a tertiary hospital in Singapore. It examines...

April 30, 2026

Robotic-Assisted Uniportal Full-Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Technical Note on a Hybrid Form of Minimally Invasive Surgery

Ting Yao Ang, A. Aravin Kumar, Chin Hong Ngai, John J.Y. Zhang, Jacob Y.L. Oh, Ji Min Ling, Thomas C.H. Tan

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):105-117.

Robotic-assisted pedicle screw placement and full-endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (FE-TLIF) are established minimally invasive spine techniques. Their integration has the potential to combine navigation accuracy with the muscle-preserving advantages...

April 30, 2026

The Use of an Ultrasonic Osteotome Device in Uniportal Endoscopic Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Technical Notes and Early Outcomes

Xian Jun Ngoh, Yee Gen Lim, Lei Jiang

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):118-123.

Ultrasonic bone-cutting instruments have gained traction in open and minimally invasive spine surgery because of their selective bone-cutting capability while preserving adjacent soft-tissue structures. However, their use in uniportal endoscopic...

April 30, 2026

Full Endoscopic Excision of a Large Intradural Extramedullary Tumor: A Technical Note

Kanthila Mahesha, H. Shatananda Prasad Rao

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):124-130.

Traditional surgery for spinal tumors involves midline incision, extensive dissection, muscle damage, blood loss, ligament injury, and bone removal, with an elevated risk of complications. In contrast, minimally invasive techniques...

April 30, 2026

Identifying Occult Cervical Myelopathy: A Case Report Illustrating the Diagnostic Value of Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Rajeesh George, Wern Thing Hor, Ang Chee Meng, Gamaliel Tan

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):131-136.

Cervical canal dimensions vary according to neck posture, and conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) performed in a neutral position may underestimate the degree of cervical spinal cord compression. We report...

February 2, 2026

Biportal Endoscopic Foramen Magnum Decompression in an Arnold-Chiari Malformation: A Technical Note With a Case Report

Chan Yang Noh, Il Choi, Junsoo Jang

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):137-139.

Chiari malformation, when accompanied by progressive neurological symptoms or syringomyelia, often necessitates surgical decompression. Although endoscopic spinal surgery continues to advance, its application in foramen magnum decompression remains limited. This...

February 2, 2026

Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery for Epidural Metastatic Tumors: A Surgical Technical Note With a Case Series

Chan Yang Noh, Il Choi, Junsoo Jang

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):140-143.

Endoscopic spine surgery has rapidly evolved as a minimally invasive technique for treating various spinal pathologies. However, its use in removing epidural metastatic tumors remains insufficiently explored. This video article...

April 9, 2026

Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Transforaminal Approach for Chronic Central Thoracic Disc Herniation: A Video Case Report and Surgical Technique Description

Kwan-Su Song, Pius Kim

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):144-148.

To demonstrate the feasibility and highlight key technical nuances of a unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) transforaminal approach for resecting chronic, centrally calcified thoracic disc herniation (TDH). Central TDH is a...

April 9, 2026

Full-Endoscopic Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy and Discectomy for Cervical Disc Hernia With Unilateral Radiculopathy

Idris Gurpinar, Mehmet Yigit Akgun, Furkan Almas, Ozkan Ates

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):149-154.

Uniportal full-endoscopic posterior cervical foraminotomy and discectomy (PECF/D) has emerged as a promising minimally invasive technique for treating cervical radiculopathy caused by soft foraminal disc herniations. We report the case...

April 9, 2026

Uniportal Endoscopic Surgery for Thoracolumbar Junction Disc Herniation in a Patient With Myelopathy: A Technical Note and Surgical Video

Kang Suk Moon, Michel Gustavo Mondragón-Soto, Pedro Leonardo Villanueva-Solórzano

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):155-162.

Thoracolumbar junction pathologies can be treated through various anterior and posterior approaches. In recent decades, minimally invasive endoscopic procedures, including percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal discectomy (PETD), have emerged to reduce tissue...

April 9, 2026

Percutaneous Endoscopic Debridement and Drainage for Infectious Spondylodiscitis Under Local Anesthesia

Ji-Ho Jung, Jong-Hoon Jeong, Jong-Hwan Hong, Moon-Soo Han, Jung-Kil Lee

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):163-168.

This video demonstrates the surgical technique of percutaneous endoscopic debridement and drainage (PEDD) for infectious spondylodiscitis performed under local anesthesia. Two representative cases are presented. The first case underwent transforaminal...

April 9, 2026

Full-Endoscopic Paraspinal Foraminotomy for Lumbar Foraminal Stenosis

Young Hwan Kim, Jae Ho Kim, Pius Kim, Chang Il Ju, Jong Hun Seo

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(1):169-176.

Transforaminal endoscopic lumbar foraminotomy (TELF) is widely performed as a full-endoscopic surgical procedure for the treatment of lumbar foraminal stenosis. The technique involves the use of a small-caliber endoscopic system...

Current Issue: Volume 11(1); Apr 2026

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