摘要: Minimally invasive spine surgery has evolved dramatically during the past 15 years. Technological advances have enabled surgeon to perform a wide range of spinal procedures effectively while reducing approach-related morbidity and improving patient outcomes. For these reasons, minimally is becoming increasingly popular not only among surgeons but also with their patients. The time effort involved in incorporating new technique into one's practice depends on several factors. This “learning curve” will be focus this article.