理事長的話

未來的一年，我們會更專注於脊椎微創內視鏡手術的醫師教育培訓工作，希望達到更安全化、標準化及規範化的手術治療品質，以造福廣大的病患。我們將安排扎實學術會議供大家分享交流專業手術上的成果，繼續保持網路線上繼續教育課程(online CME)讓會員醫師的學習更沒有界限，並且試圖穿插以全英文的嘗試來方便國際醫師參與及交流。我們也準備在台灣的各大地理分區舉辦擬真脊椎模型手術工作坊，更全面性地把基礎脊椎內視鏡手術向下扎根到每一地區的年輕醫師和住院醫師們。再配合進階的大體模擬手術訓練營讓醫師在真正實施手術前有更真實的手感。當然，上手前也需要多觀摩醫學會的認證種子教師們的實際手術或在支持系統下，精確地開展自己的脊椎內視鏡手術生涯。因此在未來，我們醫學會會試圖打造經過教育培訓下的認證推薦制度，達到我們安全化及規範化的目標。
今年，我們也會持續進行國際交流，在二月底曼谷的東南亞國協脊椎微創大會上，我們台灣TSESS將承攬一個完整的整的論壇包括八位講者講述台灣脊椎內視鏡發展的各個專門領域。將我們的成果與實力向國際發送。繼去年與馬來西亞及印度簽訂醫學會之間的合作備忘錄後，今年我們也已經計畫和泰國及越南簽訂。我們台灣非常樂意協助專業上需要的國家或醫學會，幫助他們的脊椎微創內視鏡教育的推廣、專業醫師人員的培訓及認證，用軟實力跟國際交朋友。
醫療科技的發展日新月異，包括內視鏡工具的優化與精煉、電腦導航與機器手臂輔助手術、手術影像的數位化與AI影像大數據的深度學習以及為每個病患量身訂做的手術方案等等，都將是我們醫學會發揮永無止境、精益求精的初衷與精神，努力去追求的。在新的一年裡，敬祝各位會員醫師專業精進、會務昌隆，也祝福各位到訪的民眾身體健康平安。
 

台灣脊椎微創內視鏡醫學會
第六屆理事長

博田國際醫院 神經脊椎外科 謝榮豪院長

The Taiwan Society of Endoscopic Spine Surgery (TSESS) has grown significantly over the past decade. It was formally established in 2018 with the approval of the government, and by this year, 2025, it has expanded to include 400 member physicians. It is one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic professional medical societies in Taiwan. The society's expertise includes uniportal and biportal endoscopic surgical techniques, treatment of cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine lesions, simple discectomy, spinal canal decompression, endoscopic spinal fusion and internal fixation, as well as pain management, infection debridement, tumor resection assistance, and hemorrhage clearance.
The saying goes, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." Our society's goal is to ensure that all physicians can learn and grow together. This spirit of collaboration and growth has been fostered by past presidents and board members, who have selflessly shared their knowledge and experience through countless physical and online meetings, and hands-on training sessions. The passion for education and the promotion of safe, effective minimally invasive spine endoscopy surgery to benefit patients are our society's two main objectives.
In the coming year, we will focus more on the education and training of surgeons in minimally invasive spine endoscopy surgery to achieve safer, standardized, and regulated surgical treatment quality for the benefit of patients. We will organize solid academic conferences for sharing and exchanging professional surgical results, maintain online continuing medical education (CME) courses for limitless learning, and attempt full English sessions to facilitate international physician participation and exchange. We will also hold realistic spine model surgery workshops in various regions of Taiwan to provide foundational training for young and resident physicians. These will be complemented by advanced cadaver simulation surgical training camps to offer a realistic surgical feel before actual procedures. Additionally, observing certified instructors' surgeries or conducting one's own surgeries under a support system is essential for skill development.
In the future, our society aims to establish a certification system through education and training, including certified professional spine endoscopic physicians, certified instructor physicians, and certified national and international training centers to achieve our safety and regulation goals. We will also provide the Taiwan Spine Endoscopy Recommendation Map for public reference.
This year, we will continue international exchanges. At the end of February, at the ASEAN Minimally Invasive Spine Congress(ASEANMISST) in Bangkok, our Taiwan TSESS will host a comprehensive forum featuring eight speakers discussing various specialized areas of Taiwan's spine endoscopy development. We will showcase our achievements and capabilities internationally. After signing memorandums of understanding with Malaysia and India last year, we plan to sign similar agreements with Thailand and Vietnam this year. Taiwan is happy to assist countries or medical societies in need of professional support, helping promote spine endoscopy education, train professional physicians, and establish certifications, thereby making international friends with soft power.
The rapid advancement of medical technology, including the optimization and refinement of endoscopic tools, computer navigation and robotic-assisted surgery, digital imaging, AI image big data deep learning, and customized surgical plans for each patient, embodies our society's spirit of endless pursuit of excellence. In the new year, we wish all our member physicians professional growth and success in their endeavors and wish good health and safety to all visitors.