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Mission
To advance the science, education, and clinical excellence of Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery (UBE) across North America —bridging global expertise with regional leadership and collaboration.
Vision
To establish the UBE World – America Chapter as one of the leading hubs for minimally invasive spine education and surgeon development in North America.
Core Objectives
Expand UBE training and surgeon education programs across the U.S. and Latin America
Facilitate multicenter research and data sharing
Host annual scientific meetings and hands-on workshops
Represent the Americas within the global World UBE Society (WUBES) framework
Promote standards for safe and evidence-based UBE adoption
The UBE World – America Chapter was founded in 2024 to extend the mission of WUBES to the Americas, following rapid global adoption of biportal endoscopy pioneered in South Korea. The chapter aims to establish regional training hubs and collaborative research networks throughout North America.
What Is Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery (UBE)?
Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy (UBE) is a minimally invasive spinal surgery technique that uses two independent portals—one for an endoscope and one for instruments.This dual-portal design allows true bimanual control, continuous irrigation, and excellent visualization through < 1 cm incisions.
By separating visualization and instrumentation, UBE combines the precision of endoscopy with the freedom of open surgery—offering an optimal balance of visibility, dexterity, and minimal tissue trauma for the treatment of a broad spectrum of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar pathologies.
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UBE represents the next evolution of minimally invasive spine surgery—achieving maximal decompression with minimal disruption.
Become part of a transformative network advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques across North America