Surgeons' Perspective, Learning Curve, Motivation, and Obstacles of Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery in Thailand: Results from A Nationwide Survey
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Issued Date
2022-01-01
Resource Type
ISSN
23146133
eISSN
23146141
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85126888240
Pubmed ID
35309165
Journal Title
BioMed Research International
Volume
2022
Rights Holder(s)
SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
BioMed Research International Vol.2022 (2022)
Suggested Citation
Kotheeranurak V., Liawrungrueang W., Kuansongtham V., Sriphirom P., Bamrungthin N., Keorochana G., Pruttikul P., Limthongkul W., Singhatanadgige W., Pongmanee S., Arunakul R., Ruangchainikom M., Sasiprapha P., Chitragarn R., Pairuchvej S., Tanasansomboon T., Jitpakdee K. Surgeons' Perspective, Learning Curve, Motivation, and Obstacles of Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery in Thailand: Results from A Nationwide Survey. BioMed Research International Vol.2022 (2022). doi:10.1155/2022/4971844 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/83916
Title
Surgeons' Perspective, Learning Curve, Motivation, and Obstacles of Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery in Thailand: Results from A Nationwide Survey
Author's Affiliation
Siriraj Hospital
Samutsakhon General Hospital
Udon Thani Center Hospital
Chulalongkorn University
Rangsit University
Lerdsin Hospital
Bumrungrad International Hospital
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University
Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Chiang Mai University
Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital
Pakchong Nana Hospital
Samutsakhon General Hospital
Udon Thani Center Hospital
Chulalongkorn University
Rangsit University
Lerdsin Hospital
Bumrungrad International Hospital
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University
Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Chiang Mai University
Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital
Pakchong Nana Hospital
Other Contributor(s)
Abstract
Objective. To report a nationwide survey of the endoscopic spine surgeons across Thailand. Furthermore, the survey will be focused on the perspective of experience, learning curve, motivations, and obstacles at the beginning of their practices. Materials and Methods. The online survey consisting of 16 items was distributed to spine surgeons who are performing endoscopic spine surgery in Thailand via the Google forms web-based questionnaire to investigate participants' demographics, backgrounds, experience in endoscopic spine surgery, motivations, obstacles, and future perspectives. The data was recorded from January 7, 2020 to January 21, 2022. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis. Results. A total of 42 surveys were submitted by 6 neurosurgeons (14.3%) and 36 orthopedic surgeons (85.7%). From the surgeons' perspective, the average number of cases that should be performed until one feels confident, consistently good outcomes, and has minimal complications was 27.44±32.46 cases. For surgeons who starting the endoscopic spine practice, at least 3 workshop participation is needed. Personal interest (39 selected responses) and trending marketing or business purpose (25 selected responses) were the primary motivators for endoscopic spine surgery implementation. Lack of support (18 selected responses) and afraid of complications (16 selected responses) were pertinent obstacles to endoscopic spine surgery implementation. Conclusions. The trend of endoscopic spine surgery has continued to grow in Thailand, shown by the rate of implementation of endoscopic spine surgery reported by Thai spine surgeons. The number of appropriate cases until one feels confident was around 28 cases. The primary motivator and obstacles were personal interest and lack of support.