The UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy) technique is a surgical procedure developed more than 20 years ago in South Korea by Dr. Son Sang Gyu.
It is an endoscopic technique performed through two small incisions (about 10mm each).
This coblation technology, gently and precisely removes the targeted tissues by low-temperature chemical process, without burning tissues in process.
This makes it possible to work safely even near neurological structures.
The technique makes it possible to perform all types of spinal surgeries, e.g. lumbar and cervical disc herniation, narrow lumbar canal and lumbar arthrodesis; and is a significant contribution to the patients’ care management.
Below you can learn about some of proven benefits of the UBE technique:
- Decreased rate of infection and bleeding
- Very low postsurgical pain (outpatient surgery)
- Minimal muscle disintegration that leads to much faster recovery
That UBE technique became extremely popular in Asia due to many advantages it offers to patients.
The first surgery on herniated spine discs by Dr. Challali was performed at the Clinique du Palais in Grasse, France, on March 10, 2020.
All endoscopic surgeries by Dr Maxime Challali are performed by UBE technique at the Arnault Tzanck private hospital, Mougins, France.
Dr. Challali has performed series of more than 3000 UBE surgeries that making him the most experienced surgeon of UBE technique across the Europe.
He has trained surgical specialists from many countries including Argentina, Brazil, Spain, United Kingdom, and Italy.
Also, Dr. Challali participates in numerous international conferences around the World; He is a Founding (current, 2026) President of European Endoscopic Spine Society (EESS); Co-Founder of French Spine Endoscopy Course - now biennial event with 4th congress in planning, scheduled for June 2027;
