Learning Curve for Biportal Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion in a Junior Endoscopic Spine Surgeon: A Phase-Specific Retrospective Analysis

Key Points

• This research aims to analyze the learning curve for junior surgeons performing biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.
• Conducted a retrospective analysis of surgeries performed by a junior endoscopic spine surgeon.
• Evaluated phase-specific performance outcomes over time.
• Assessed complications and approach-related morbidity.
• Surgeon's proficiency improved significantly with experience.
• Complication rates decreased as the number of procedures increased.
• Outcomes remained comparable to traditional approaches post-learning curve.