Application of unilateral biportal endoscopy in minimally invasive treatment of non-aggressive spinal benign tumors: technical note and preliminary clinical study - Scorecard - MDSpire

Application of unilateral biportal endoscopy in minimally invasive treatment of non-aggressive spinal benign tumors: technical note and preliminary clinical study

  • By

  • Qiang Ren

  • Liang-Jie He

  • Qi-Chang Li

  • Jia-Nan Zhang

  • Shi-Chang Dai

  • Wen-Ge He

  • Liang Chen

  • July 2, 2026

  • 0 min

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Clinical Scorecard: Utilization of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy for Minimally Invasive Management of Non-Aggressive Benign Spinal Tumors: A Technical Overview and Initial Clinical Findings

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionNon-aggressive spinal benign tumors
Key MechanismsUnilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) for tumor resection
Target PopulationPatients with pathologically confirmed non-aggressive spinal benign tumors
Care SettingChongqing University Cancer Hospital

Key Highlights

  • 14 patients underwent UBE surgery with no tumor recurrence observed during follow-up
  • Mean operative duration was 77.5 minutes with a mean blood loss of 17.5 mL
  • Significant improvement in VAS scores at all postoperative timepoints compared to preoperative values
  • All patients resumed normal daily activities post-surgery
  • UBE represents a minimally invasive option for managing non-aggressive spinal benign tumors

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Pathological confirmation of spinal benign tumors is required

Management

  • UBE is recommended for non-aggressive benign spinal tumors classified as Enneking Stage S1 and S2

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Follow-up for tumor recurrence and assessment of clinical outcomes is necessary

Risks

  • Potential for postoperative complications, although none were reported in this study

Patient & Prescribing Data

14 patients (6 males, 8 females) with non-aggressive spinal benign tumors

UBE surgery demonstrated safety and efficacy in tumor resection

Clinical Best Practices

  • Utilize UBE for minimally invasive management of non-aggressive spinal benign tumors
  • Monitor VAS scores for assessing pain relief postoperatively
  • Ensure thorough preoperative imaging and pathological evaluation

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    Application of unilateral biportal endoscopy in minimally invasive treatment of non-aggressive spinal benign tumors: technical note and preliminary clinical study

    • by Qiang Ren, Liang-Jie He, Qi-Chang Li, Jia-Nan Zhang, Shi-Chang Dai, Wen-Ge He, Liang Chen

    • July 2, 2026

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