Introduction Module 3 – Endoscopic Spine Anatomy

Why This Module Matters

Successful endoscopic surgery requires a completely different anatomical perspective compared with conventional open or microscopic approaches. The ability to recognize anatomical landmarks through the endoscope is one of the most important skills in the learning curve of biportal surgery.

This module focuses on the interpretation of spinal anatomy from an endoscopic viewpoint, helping participants develop spatial orientation and anatomical confidence during surgery.

Understanding what you see is the first step toward performing safe decompression.

What You Will Learn

• Identify key endoscopic anatomical landmarks.
• Recognize bone, ligamentous, neural, and vascular structures under endoscopic visualization.
• Understand three-dimensional anatomical relationships.
• Differentiate endoscopic anatomy from open and microscopic perspectives.
• Navigate safely within the spinal canal and foraminal regions.
• Develop anatomical orientation strategies for different surgical approaches.

Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to confidently identify critical spinal anatomical structures under endoscopic visualization and utilize these landmarks to perform safe surgical navigation.