Editorial
On the Long View in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
A reflection on the asymmetry between short- and long-term outcomes in minimally invasive spine surgery, the lessons fusion has taught the field, the role of the learning curve, the moving target paradox of evaluating surgical innovation, and the discipline required to navigate speed and direction in an era of accelerating technical change.
Hyun-Jin Hong, M.D. · Department of Neurosurgery, Saegijun Hospital · May 2026 · 11 min read