Summary of the Meeting: Mirror Art - Online Sharing Session on Endoscopic Spine Technology by Liaoning Provincial People's Hospital (Session 5)

On August 30, 2024, the "Mirror Art Essence - Online Sharing Conference on Spinal Endoscopy Technology (Session 5)" was successfully held, organized by the Liaoning Provincial People's Hospital and co-organized by the Spinal Academy. The conference was chaired by Professor Jiang Yue from Liaoning Provincial People's Hospital, with Professor Yu Bin serving as the executive chair. Special guests included Professor Su Guoyi from Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Professor Li Xingchen from the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, who shared their lectures. Many experts and scholars from across the country gathered to exchange the latest research results and clinical experiences in spinal endoscopy technology, providing strong support for the further development and application of this technology.
"Mirror Art Essence" is a series of academic activities co-created by Liaoning Provincial People's Hospital and the Spinal Academy, focusing on the application of spinal endoscopy technology. With the continuous development of medical technology, spinal endoscopy has been widely used in the field of spinal surgery as a minimally invasive treatment method. This technology has advantages such as minimal trauma, quick recovery, and fewer complications, which is of great significance for improving patients' quality of life and reducing medical costs.

Group photo of the conference.
At the beginning of the conference, Professor Yu Bin from Liaoning Provincial People's Hospital welcomed the enthusiastic participation of online experts and colleagues, thanked the Spinal Academy for providing a communication platform for this conference, and expressed gratitude to all the experts and professors for taking the time to share their lectures. He warmly introduced the expert colleagues who were giving lectures, including Professor Su Guoyi from Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Professor Li Xingchen from the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, and Professor Li Renbo from the Third People's Hospital of Dalian. The conference also invited Professor Xie Yanchun from the Northern Theater General Hospital, Professor Li Junbo from Liaoning Provincial People's Hospital, and Professor Liu Yongsheng from Shenyang Zhongda Orthopedic Hospital to share exciting case studies. Additionally, Professor Yu Yang from the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University and Professor Li Zhennian from Dandong Public Security Hospital were invited to host the conference. The continued hosting of the "Mirror Art Essence" series of activities is thanks to the support of all expert colleagues, and finally, Professor Jiang Yue was warmly invited to give the opening speech.

Professor Jiang Yue from Liaoning Provincial People's Hospital delivered the opening speech for this conference. The "Mirror Art Essence - Online Sharing Conference on Spinal Endoscopy Technology" has reached its fifth session, and he expressed gratitude for the ongoing support from experts both inside and outside the province. This session invited many well-known experts in the field of spinal minimally invasive surgery to give lectures, share research results, and exchange academic experiences. He believes that this session will achieve positive academic effects. He hopes to learn from many fellow physicians, engage in discussions, and make progress together to benefit more patients.
Special lecture.

Professor Su Guoyi from Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine shared "Application of Endoscopic Decompression and Fusion Technology for Anterior Cervical Spine - Water Medium Endoscope Assisted ACDF."

Professor Li Xingchen from the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University shared "Operational Steps and Risk Avoidance of Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion Surgery Under Full-Visual Spinal Endoscopy."

Professor Li Renbo from the Third People's Hospital of Dalian shared "UBE Treatment for Extreme Lateral Lumbar Disc Herniation."
Case sharing.

Professor Xie Yanchun from the Northern Theater General Hospital shared "Selection of Indications for Spinal Endoscopic Surgery in Day Surgery Mode."

Professor Li Junbo from Liaoning Provincial People's Hospital shared "Indications for Spinal Endoscopic Surgery."

Professor Liu Yongsheng from Shenyang Zhongda Orthopedic Hospital shared "Treatment of Severe Lumbar Spinal Stenosis via Percutaneous Spinal Endoscopy."
Surgical live demonstration.

Professor Yu Bin from Liaoning Provincial People's Hospital demonstrated online a dual-channel decompression surgery based on spinal endoscopy. The case was diagnosed as L5S1 lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy and incomplete paralysis of the lower limbs. During the dual-channel surgery using spinal endoscopy, the nerve root decompression was completed in less than an hour. Professor Yu stated that the dual-channel surgery based on spinal endoscopy not only has the advantage of using an external ring saw to quickly handle bony tissue but also utilizes the Donghong Zhiyuan hollow drill, which perfectly fits the size of the spinal endoscope. The ring saw protective sleeve effectively protects soft tissue, allowing for safe and efficient handling of bony tissue under visualization. Additionally, the dual-channel surgery can use open surgical instruments, making the instrument usage more flexible. The operational and observation channels can be switched as needed during the procedure. Professor Yu used the Donghong 2.0mm bone biting forceps to handle bony tissue, making the surgical operation flexible and efficient, significantly shortening the surgical time, which has great advantages for handling stenosis cases.

Conference summary.
Professor Jiang Yue from Liaoning Provincial People's Hospital summarized the conference, thanking the Spinal Academy for providing the communication platform and the experts for sharing their latest research results to standardize spinal endoscopy operations. He hopes to explore more possibilities of spinal endoscopy with more colleagues in the future, learning and progressing together.
The successful convening of this conference helps strengthen academic exchanges among experts in the field of minimally invasive spinal surgery and promotes the vigorous development of minimally invasive spinal surgery. The original intention of the "Mirror Art Essence" series of activities is to provide a platform for communication and interaction, facilitating experts to gather and discuss the development of the orthopedic industry, exploring the connections between ancient and modern practices, integrating the strengths of various schools, and sharing insights. Participants with common aspirations gather here to discuss academics, develop together, and create a better future.
Liaoning Provincial People's Hospital.
Liaoning Provincial People's Hospital, along with China Medical University People's Hospital, Liaoning Cardiovascular Hospital, and Liaoning Red Cross Hospital, is a large modern comprehensive tertiary hospital directly under the Provincial Health and Health Commission. The hospital undertakes clinical medical care, medical education, medical research, preventive health care, and emergency rescue tasks. It is one of the first pilot units for modern management hospitals in the country and serves as a clinical teaching and internship base for China Medical University, Dalian Medical University, Jinzhou Medical University, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Liaoning Medical Vocational and Technical College, and Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, as well as a national standardized training base for resident physicians.
Spinal Academy.
The Spinal Academy is an international academic platform for minimally invasive spinal education established in Germany in 2015 by Beijing Andesi Kaopu Technology Co., Ltd. Spinendos GmbH. It aims to continuously improve the academic level in the field of minimally invasive spinal surgery, strengthen communication and cooperation with physicians, and empower clinical medicine through specialized education and training. The academy adheres to the mission of "using minimally invasive techniques to benefit more patients," employing numerous detailed case discussions that cover multiple disciplines and involve hundreds of experts and scholars both internationally and domestically. It focuses on the latest developments and clinical hot topics in the field of minimally invasive spinal surgery, organizes discussions on hot issues, and summarizes, refines, and shares experiences regarding the difficulties, key points, and solutions in clinical surgeries. Since hosting its first international workshop demonstration and exchange activity in Germany in 2015, the academy has upheld the academic philosophy of "quality, academic rigor, and practicality," striving to create a unique academic platform to provide better and more refined treatment methods for patients both domestically and abroad.