Systematic review and meta-analysis reveals proficiency in endoscopic lumbar discectomy requires 60 cases, highlighting essential benchmarks for surgical training implementation.
Approximately 60 cases are required to achieve proficiency in endoscopic lumbar spine surgery, although the greatest part of the learning curve can be overcome with 20 cases. This should be considered when designing implementation programmes for surgeons and service providers that wish to incorporate endoscopic spinal surgery into their practice.
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