Challenges of adopting endoscopic spine surgery & advice for overcoming the learning curve: Q&A with Dr. Saqib Hasan
Saqib Hasan, MD, a complex spine surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive techniques, spoke to Becker's Spine Review about how endoscopic spine surgery has benefited his practice and why he anticipates more surgeons adopting endoscopic approaches in the future.
Why endoscopic spine surgery in the US lags behind Europe, Asia
Saqib Hasan, MD. Webster Orthopedics (Oakland, Calif.): Endoscopic spine surgery is already very popular in Asia and Europe, and more U.S. surgeons continue to adopt these techniques. Training always lags behind new technology.
Endoscopic spine surgery to become more prevalent at ASCs: 5 surgeon insights
Saqib Hasan, MD. Webster Orthopedics (Oakland, Calif.): I think the migration to endoscopic procedures is just one component of the larger shift to the outpatient setting.
Overcoming the learning curve: 3 surgeons on endoscopic spine surgery
Saqib Hasan, MD. Webster Orthopedics (Oakland, Calif.): There are certainly some initial difficulties.
Spine surgeon leader to know: Dr. Saqib Hasan of Webster Orthopedics
Saqib Hasan, MD, of Oakland, Calif.-based Webster Orthopedics, is the first fellowship-trained full-endoscopic spine surgeon in the U.S.