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This research aims to analyze the learning curve for junior surgeons performing biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.

March 28, 2026Open Access

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

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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.

Abstract

Lumbar fusion surgery has evolved significantly with the development of minimally invasive techniques aimed at reducing approach-related morbidity while maintaining comparable outcomes to conventional open procedures. 1)Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is widely performed for various degenerative lumbar conditions, including degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis. 2)Furthermore, minimally invasive techniques such as the use of a tubular retractor or per-Learning Curve for Biportal Endoscopic Transforaminal

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Kang et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

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