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The study emphasizes preventive strategies like meticulous preoperative planning, refined surgical techniques, and cautious intraoperative management around neural structures to mitigate these risks.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>While full-endoscopic posterior cervical spine surgery provides significant advantages, such as reduced tissue disruption and quicker recovery, it also carries specific complications that must be carefully addressed and managed. Prevention is crucial for ensuring optimal outcomes. 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