A Narrative Review of Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery in the Cervical and Thoracic Spine: Insights into Its Capabilities, Limitations, and Possibilities

Abstract

Biportal spinal endoscopy has been successfully utilized for the surgical treatment of common spinal conditions, mainly in the lumbar spine. Surgeons recently have translated this technique to the cervical and thoracic spine. Little is known regarding the clinical effectiveness and safety profile of the biportal endoscopic technique in the cervical and thoracic spine. This is a narrative review of the applications of biportal spinal endoscopy in the cervical and thoracic spine, dis- cussing its current capabilities, limitations, and possible future applications.