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These types of interventions are frequently associated with significant blood loss, prolonged hospitalizations, and increased risk of surgery-related complications, which can delay postoperative chemotherapy and radiation therapies. Endoscopic spine approaches allow access to the spinal cord and nerve roots with minimal soft tissue disruption, which has been shown to reduce risks associated with open surgery in other contexts. Furthermore, the smaller incision, reduced blood loss, ability to position incisions away from radiation fields, and lower risk profile in high-risk patients may provide an effective solution to spinal metastases in appropriately selected cases. 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