Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery

About Biportal Endoscopic Lumbar Surgery

Biportal endoscopic lumbar surgery is an advanced, minimally invasive surgical technique used to treat conditions such as spinal stenosis and herniated discs in the lower section of the spine. There are numerous benefits to this technique, including:

• Increased recovery time
• Smaller incisions
• Less post-operative back pain

For more information, watch Jason Pittman, MD, PhD, a BIDMC doctor who specializes in this surgical technique, explain the procedure.

Learn more about spine surgery at BIDMC.