6.7. Clinical Examples (Videos with Commentary)

Direct video links

Video 1—L4–L5 decompression

Video 2—L4–L5 and L5–S1 decompression

Video 3—right-sided L4–L5 synovial cyst

Video 4—L4–L5 decompression

Video 5—L4–L5 decompression

References

The sources listed address the technique and safety of BESS/UBE decompression.

1. Park DK, Weng C, Zakko P, Choi DJ. Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Disc Herniation. JBJS Essent Surg Tech. 2023;13(2):e22.00020. DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.ST.22.00020.

2. Choi CM, Chung JT, Lee SJ, Choi DJ. How I do it? Biportal endoscopic spinal surgery (BESS) for treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2016;158(3):459–463. DOI: 10.1007/s00701-015-2670-7.

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