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To view the webcast on November 17, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. PST of an “Endoscopic Assisted Lumbar Microdecompressive Spinal Surgery" from the California Spine Institute Medical Center in Newbury Park, CA, just click here to sign up now. You will receive an email reminder shortly before the program.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) provides the potential for hospitals and surgeons to gain significant advantages while providing exceptional care. In response to the rapid development and demand of outpatient endoscopic minimally invasive lumbar surgical technique, the SMART endoscopic spine system was developed for neurodecompression. This lumbar spine surgery is performed with a small skin incision, dilatation surgical technology, and an endoscopic assisted spinal surgical system with progressive serial tubular retractors- providing superior lighting and better visualization of operative field, for performing MISS.

Some patient benefits include the following:

• Excellent results
• Shorter Procedures
• Less Trauma
• Speedier recovery
• Significant economic savings

During the webcast, viewers will be able to email questions to the OR by clicking the “MDirect Access” button on the screen.

Dr. John C. Chiu is a pioneer in the field of endoscopic spinal surgery. He is the President of California Spine Institute Medical Center and founding chairman of the American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Medicine and Surgery (AAMISMS). With extensive experience in MISS, he is actively involved in MISS clinical research, development, and education.

Karl Storz Endoscopy is making this interactive Internet webcast available as part of their ongoing efforts to provide education and training in Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery