EnSight UBE – A solution for the next generation of spine surgeons
Bringing a less invasive future to patients through biportal endoscopy — reduced pain, shorter hospital stay, improved quality of lifeWhat Is Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery?
Biportal endoscopic spine surgery (UBE/BESS) is a minimally invasive surgical technique used for the treatment of various degenerative spinal conditions. The procedure is performed through two independent portals: one for endoscopic visualization and one for surgical instrumentation.
This dual-portal approach allows continuous high-definition visualization of anatomical structures while enabling precise decompression and tissue handling. Unlike traditional open procedures, the technique follows natural muscular planes, aiming to preserve surrounding tissues and spinal stability.
Biportal endoscopy is commonly applied in lumbar decompression procedures, including the treatment of disc herniation and spinal stenosis.
Advantages of the Biportal Approach
We believe that when patient experience and lower costs are your key drivers, then offering your patients Endoscopic Spine Surgery makes common sense. And given Biportal Endoscopy has a faster learning curve and covers a growing range of indications it will become the technique of choice creating a new standard.
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Enhanced visualization
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Instrument freedom and control
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Tissue preservation
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Workflow efficiency
Clinical Benefits of Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Expert Perspectives on Biportal Endoscopy
Prof. Dong Hwa Heo
Champodonamu Spine Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
“It is my experience there is a shorter learning curve to proficiency with biportal compared to monoportal endoscopic spine surgery.”ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ
Prof. Jung Sung Kim
Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, South Korea
“Biportal endoscopy’s preservation of soft tissue and reduced scaring may reduce complexity of a future surgery; it may even delay the spinal disease pathway.”
PD Dr. Antonio Faundez
Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Hôpital de La Tour, Meyrin, Switzerland
“The versatility of this technique is truly amazing. I honestly don’t see any limits as yet.”
“The biportal endoscopy technique is relatively simple to adopt, as it relies on a more familiar approach, requires less expensive instruments, has a shorter learning curve, and is also well-suited for interbody fusion.”
About Nexon Medical
Advancing Biportal Endoscopy
Nexon Medical is committed to supporting the evolution of biportal endoscopic spine surgery (UBE/BESS). We develop and refine technologies that enable precise decompression through minimally invasive approaches while preserving anatomical structures.
Our portfolio integrates visualization systems, instrumentation, and plasma-based solutions designed to improve control, efficiency, and reproducibility in spine surgery. Beyond technology, we emphasize education and collaboration, fostering a global community of surgeons dedicated to advancing endoscopic techniques.
Through innovation, partnership, and clinical expertise, Nexon Medical contributes to the growing adoption of biportal endoscopy in modern spine care.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENDOSCOPIC SPINE SURGERIES?
Monoportal (also: uniportal or full-endoscopic) endoscopic spine surgery involves the use of a single portal or incision point to access the spine. In this technique, the surgeon inserts an endoscope through the small incision and navigates it to the affected area of the spine. This method requires minimal soft tissue dissection, as well as bone removal, resulting in a very small surgical scar and reduced postoperative pain. This approach is typically suited for simple herniations.
On the other hand, biportal endoscopic spine surgery (also: BESS or UBE (unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery)) uses two working portals or incisions to gain access to the spine. The first incision is used to insert the endoscope, while the second incision is used for surgical instruments. This method has a broader range of indications, ranging from herniations, stenoses and fusion.
Compared to monoportal endoscopy, biportal endoscopy provides excellent visualization of the surgical site and allows for more complex surgical procedures. Both monoportal and biportal endoscopic spine surgery are minimally invasive techniques that offer several advantages over traditional open and minimally invasive spinal surgeries. However, the choice between the two techniques depends on the patient’s specific condition and the surgeon’s preference and experience.
