Scholars@Duke
David Huie

David Huie

Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery

Scholarly Works

Radiographic and clinical predictors of surgical outcomes following endoscopic decompression for radiculopathy in adult degenerative scoliosis: A multi-center retrospective study.

Journal article Brain Spine · 2026 INTRODUCTION: Endoscopic transforaminal decompression is a minimally invasive approach for treating radiculopathy in adult degenerative scoliosis (ADS) secondary to foraminal stenosis. Previous research supports the feasibility and safety of this technique ... Full text Link to item Cite

The first week matters: App-based PROM trajectories and follow-up retention after endoscopic lumbar surgery.

Journal article Brain Spine · 2026 INTRODUCTION: Full-endoscopic spine surgery (FESS) is increasingly utilized for the treatment of degenerative lumbar spinal disorders, with the aim of minimizing tissue disruption and facilitating recovery. Concurrently, postoperative follow-up is shifting ... Full text Link to item Cite

Pushing the Limits of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery-From Preoperative to Intraoperative to Postoperative Management.

Journal article J Clin Med · April 20, 2024 The introduction of minimally invasive surgery ushered in a new era of spine surgery by minimizing the undue iatrogenic injury, recovery time, and blood loss, among other complications, of traditional open procedures. Over time, technological advancements ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Evolution of Cervical Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Current Progress and Future Directions-A Narrative Review.

Journal article J Clin Med · April 6, 2024 Cervical endoscopic spine surgery is rapidly evolving and gaining popularity for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy. This approach significantly reduces muscular damage and blood loss by minimizing soft tissue stripping, leading to less ... Full text Link to item Cite

Preoperative validation of edema-corrected tractography in neurosurgical practice: translating surgeon insights into novel software implementation.

Journal article Front Neurol · 2023 BACKGROUND: Peritumoral edema alters diffusion anisotropy, resulting in false negatives in tractography reconstructions negatively impacting surgical decision-making. With supratotal resections tied to survival benefit in glioma patients, advanced diffusio ... Full text Link to item Cite

Factors Associated With New-Onset Seizures Following Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Newly Diagnosed Brain Metastases.

Journal article Adv Radiat Oncol · 2022 PURPOSE: Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a highly effective therapy for newly diagnosed brain metastases. Prophylactic antiepileptic drugs are no longer routinely used in current SRS practice, owing to a perceived low overall frequency of new-onset seiz ... Full text Link to item Cite

Advanced imaging techniques and planning for laser interstitial thermal therapy

Book section · January 1, 2022 Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is a minimally invasive intracranial treatment option with a range of clinical applications, made possible through modern imaging technology. LITT has proven success in both primary and metastatic brain tumours, pa ... Full text Cite