Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & Technique (JMISST)

January 30, 2026

Introduction of Special Issue: Advancement and Preparation of Spine Surgery and Treatment for Future Humanity

Pang Hung Wu

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S1-S3.

In this special issue, the first Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Technique (JMISST) publication of 2026, we discussed the advancement and preparation for spine surgery and treatment for...

January 30, 2026

Current Evidence and Future Directions of Endoscopic-Assisted Anterior Odontoid Screw Fixation: A Systematic Review

Wongthawat Liawrungrueang, Peem Sarasombath, Chaiyapruk Pundee, Sung Tan Cho, Pang Hung Wu, Meng-Huang Wu, Don Young Park

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S4-S13.

Objective: This review aimed to synthesize and critically appraise the existing evidence on endoscopic-assisted anterior odontoid screw fixation, with the objectives of clarifying its current clinical utility and identifying priorities...

January 30, 2026

Precision in Cervical Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review and Comparative Meta-analysis of Navigated Guides for Safe and Effective Pedicle Screw Fixation

Peem Sarasombath, Wongthawat Liawrungrueang, Vit Kotheeranurak, Roongrath Chitragran

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S14-S27.

Objective: Cervical spine surgery presents unique technical challenges because of the small and complex anatomy of the cervical vertebrae and the high risk of neurovascular complications. Recent advances in 3-dimensional...

January 30, 2026

Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) Using 3-Dimensional-Printed Titanium Cages Compared With Open TLIF: A Comparison of Clinical Outcomes and Fusion Rates

Sang Hyub Lee, Junghan Seo, Dain Jeong, Sang Youp Han, Dong Hyun Lee, Jae-Won Jang, Dong-Geun Lee, Choon Keun Park

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S28-S40.

Objective: Unilateral biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (UBE-TLIF) has emerged as an alternative to open TLIF. However, limited evidence is available regarding the application of 3-dimensional (3D)-printed titanium cages...

January 30, 2026

Radiographic and Clinical Trade-Offs Between Expandable and Polyetheretherketone Cages in Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Se-Heum Park, Cheol Woong Park, Cheng-Ying Lee

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S41-S52.

Objective: To compare 1-year radiographic and clinical outcomes between expandable cages and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cages in patients undergoing endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF). Methods: This retrospective, single-surgeon cohort study included...

January 30, 2026

Full Endoscopic Total Resection of Superior Articular Process for Lumbar Foraminal Decompression

Pius Kim, Jong Hun Seo, Hyeun Sung Kim

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S53-S62.

Objective: Partial resection of the superior articular process (SAP) is commonly performed during transforaminal endoscopic lumbar foraminotomy (TELF) for the treatment of lumbar foraminal stenosis (LFS). The present study evaluated...

January 30, 2026

Does Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spine Fusion Reduce Adjacent Segment Degeneration? A Matched-Pair Analysis With 8-Year Follow-up

Reuben Soh Chee Cheong, Yeow Boon Tan, Wai Mun Yue, Chang Ming Guo, Seang Beng Tan, William Yeo, Wongthawat Liawrungrueang

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S63-S70.

Objective: This study aimed to compare the long-term radiographic incidence of adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) following minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) versus open TLIF (O-TLIF) in a matched...

January 30, 2026

Minimally Invasive Surgical Experience Using Tubular Retraction for Intradural Extramedullary Spine Pathology: A Case Series and Systematic Review With Pooled Analysis

Ryan Palsma, Aaron R. Burket, Mauricio J. Avila, Adam Moreno, Richard V. Chua

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S71-S83.

Objective: Research interest in minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) is increasing; however, significant heterogeneity often exists among reported surgical techniques broadly classified as minimally invasive. High-quality data specifically addressing MIS...

January 30, 2026

Image-Guided Bilateral Transpedicular Basivertebral Nerve Ablation in Vertebrogenic Pain: Early Experience With Expanded Indications

Luke C. Smith, William Roger Peters, James Thomas Ernest Smith, Mario Giuseppe Zotti, Craig Buchan, Robert Wright

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S84-S93.

Objective: This study presents an early multicentre experience with an adapted basivertebral nerve ablation (BVNA) technique using bilateral transpedicular access, evaluating its safety, efficacy, and potential for expanded indications. Methods: Participants...

January 30, 2026

Endoscopic Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine: Implications for Advancements in Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Ajid Risdianto, Happy Kurnia, M. Farhan Ismail, Suhartono , Antonius Gunawan Santoso, Yuriz Bakthiar, M. Thohar Arifin

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S94-S101.

Objective: Biportal endoscopic spine surgery (BESS) has emerged as a minimally invasive alternative for lumbar decompression, offering improved visualization with reduced tissue disruption. Therefore, this study aims to identify key...

January 30, 2026

Minimally Invasive Biportal Endoscopic Resection of a Cervical Laminar Osteoid Osteoma Adjacent to the Facet Joint: A Case Report

Kwan-Su Song, Joon Young Jung

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S102-S108.

Osteoid osteoma is a benign bone-forming tumor that rarely occurs in the cervical spine. Surgical removal is indicated when symptoms persist despite conservative management. Although open excision or radiofrequency ablation...

January 30, 2026

Nerve Root Herniation Due to Delayed Dural Tear Following Unilateral Laminotomy for Bilateral Decompression With Lumbar Discectomy Using Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy

Sang Hyub Lee, Jae-Won Jang, Yong Eun Cho, Choon Keun Park

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S109-S115.

This case report describes a delayed dural tear with subsequent nerve root herniation following unilateral laminotomy for bilateral decompression (ULBD) combined with lumbar discectomy using unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE). A...

January 30, 2026

Minimally Invasive Multilevel Decompression and Irrigation for Holospinal Subdural Abscess: A Case Report

Emre Özkara, Gizem Basyazıcı Ekinci, Zühtü Özbek

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S116-S119.

Holospinal subdural abscess is an extremely rare but potentially devastating condition that requires prompt diagnosis and targeted management. We report the case of a 54-year-old man with no history of...

January 30, 2026

An Overview of Spinal Neuromodulation Techniques: Clinical Applications and Current Trends

Nirmala Subramanian, Umesh Srikantha, Ravi Gopal Varma

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S120-S131.

Neuromodulation is a distinctive technology that modifies neural activity by delivering electrical impulses or pharmaceutical agents directly to specific regions of the brain or spinal cord. Spinal neuromodulation refers to...

January 30, 2026

Technique and Outcomes of Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy for Bilateral Disc Herniation

Sang-Ha Shin, Pratyush Shahi, Sang-Ho Lee, Junseok Bae, Han-Joong Keum

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S132-S142.

Objective: This study aimed to describe the technique and outcomes of transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (TELD) for bilateral disc herniation. Methods: This retrospective review analyzed prospectively collected data. Patients who underwent...

January 30, 2026

Transforaminal Endoscopic Treatment of Noncompressive Painful Discs With Deficit Under Local Anesthesia: A Retrospective Cohort Study With Long-term Follow-up

Palanikumar Chellamuthu, Kousikha Palanikumar

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S143-S153.

Objective: This study investigated the diagnosis and treatment of noncompressive painful lumbar disc with deficit using percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic surgery under local anesthesia, with long-term follow-up of outcomes. Methods: Sixteen patients...

January 30, 2026

Feasibility and Outcomes of Full-Endoscopic Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Girish Prakash Datar, Harshavardhan Biradar, F. Anagha Despandhe

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S154-S159.

Objective: Endoscopic techniques are rapidly evolving, with surgery becoming much safer and less invasive. One of these procedures is lumbar interbody fusion (LIF). Although the principle of the operation is...

January 30, 2026

Two-Year Outcomes From a Single Surgeon's Learning Curve Experience of Minimally Invasive Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion in Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disorders

Nisarg P. Parikh

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S160-S169.

Objective: Minimally invasive oblique lateral interbody fusion (MIS OLIF) is a proven technique to achieve indirect decompression and fusion in degenerative lumbar spine disorders. However, it poses the risk of...

January 30, 2026

Cement-Augmented Pedicle Screw Fixation in Medically Unfit Patients Under Local Anesthesia Using the Minimally Invasive Surgery Technique

Kunal Singh, Varun Kumar Agarwal, Rahul Jain

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S170-S176.

Objective: A high rate of implant failure is frequently observed in osteoporotic spines. The majority of patients with osteoporosis are relatively old and are often unfit for general anesthesia due...

January 30, 2026

Algorithmic Approach to Combined Standard and Inclinatory Foraminotomy via Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy for Cervical Foraminal Stenosis Using Sagittal-Oblique Computed Tomography

Malcolm Darayes Pestonji, Sharvari Rajendra Gunjotikar, Sucheta Tirpude, Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S177-S186.

Objective: Cervical foraminotomy is a critical surgical intervention for addressing foraminal stenosis. Traditional magnetic resonance imaging may be insufficient for diagnosing transcanal stenosis. This lacuna is efficiently solved by using...

January 30, 2026

Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy-Assisted Posterior Reduction for Irreducible Cervical Facet Dislocation: A Technical Note

Shardul Soman, Piyush W. Gadegone

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S187-S192.

Objective: The aim of this study is to describe a novel minimally invasive technique using unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) for the posterior reduction of irreducible cervical facet dislocation caused by...

January 30, 2026

Commentary on “Scoliosis Progression After Transforaminal Full-Endoscopic Lumbar Foraminotomy: A Case Presentation and Literature Review”

Audai H. Abudayeh, Iakiv V. Fishchenko

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S193-S194.

To the editor, We read with great interest the article by Soeda et al. [1], “Scoliosis Progression After Transforaminal Full-Endoscopic Lumbar Foraminotomy: A Case Presentation and Literature Review.” The authors describe...

January 30, 2026

Endoscopic Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Decompression for Achondroplasia-Related Lumbar Stenosis: Valuable Experience but Interpretive Caution Is Required

Audai H. Abudayeh, Iakiv V. Fishchenko, Lyudmila D. Kravchuk

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S195-S197.

To the editor, We read with great interest the recent case report describing staged unilateral biportal endoscopic decompression (ULBD) in a patient with achondroplasia and multilevel lumbar spinal stenosis [1]. The...

January 30, 2026

Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy-Assisted Posterior C1–2 Fusion for Traumatic Atlantoaxial Rotatory Dislocation With Facet Fracture and Locking: A Technical Case Report

Jong Un Lee, Dae-Hyun Kim, Kwang-Ryeol Kim

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S198-S205.

This study aimed to describe the technical feasibility and clinical outcome of unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE)-assisted posterior C1–2 fusion for irreducible traumatic atlantoaxial rotatory dislocation (AARD) with facet fracture and...

January 30, 2026

The Feasibility of Endoscopic-Assisted Anterior Odontoid Screw Fixation in Ankylosing Spondylitis

Jong Un Lee, Dae-Hyun Kim, Kwang-Ryeol Kim

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S206-S213.

This study aimed to describe the technical feasibility and clinical outcome of endoscope-assisted anterior odontoid lag screw fixation in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis, in whom the conventional open anterior...

January 30, 2026

A Facet-Preserving Modified Transpedicular Approach Using Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy for Thoracic Spinal Pathology

Yong Jin Park, Sang Kyu Son, Young San Ko

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S214-S218.

This study aimed to describe a facet-preserving modified transpedicular unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) approach for upwardly migrated thoracic disc herniation that allows safe decompression without spinal cord retraction or postoperative...

January 30, 2026

Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Cervical Laminoplasty Preserving the Spinous Process Fulcrum and Posterior Tension Band in Cervical Myelopathy

Hyun-Jin Ma, Sang Ho Lee, Chan Hong Park

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S219-S227.

Endoscopic surgery has emerged as a viable treatment option for cervical stenotic myelopathy, offering several advantages over conventional approaches. In multilevel cervical myelopathy, traditional microscopic laminoplasty via the posterior approach...

January 30, 2026

Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Removal of a Cervical Extradural Schwannoma at the C1–2 Level

Woon Tak Yuh, Il Choi, Don Y. Park, Chi Heon Kim, Chun Kee Chung

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S228-S234.

The C1–2 level is a relatively common location for extradural neurogenic tumors. However, surgical access to this region is anatomically demanding because of its close relationship to the vertebral artery...

January 30, 2026

Posterior Cervical Muscle-Preserving Interspinous Process Approach and Decompression: 2 Case Reports With Surgical Video Demonstration

Nam Sik Oh, Byung-Jou Lee, Jin Hoon Park, Sun Woo Jang

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S235-S242.

We report 2 cases of cervical myelopathy treated using a posterior cervical muscle-preserving interspinous process approach with decompression. This technique allows effective central decompression while preserving the extensor musculature and...

January 30, 2026

Author Correction: Full-Endoscopic Posterior Apophyseal Ring Fracture Resection in Adolescent Lumbar Disc Herniation

Hyeun-Sung Kim, Panyajarn Laohapornsvan, Gun Keorochana

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2026;11(Suppl 1):S243.

J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech 2025;10(2):316-317 https://doi.org/10.21182/jmisst.2024.01592 In this article, the third author’s name was inadvertently misprinted. It should be corrected from “Gun Keorachana” to “Gun Keorochana.”

Current Issue: Volume 11(Suppl 1); Jan 2026

Most-cited articles are from the articles published during the last two years (2024 ~ ).

Advanced Technique of 360° Decompression for Thoracic Spondylotic Myelopathy Using the Biportal Endoscopic Posterior Approach. J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech. 2024;9:102-109

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