About SICCMI

Promoting advanced techniques since 2006

Who We Are

SICCMI — the Interamerican Society of Minimally Invasive Surgery — is the leading network dedicated to advancing minimally invasive spine surgery across the Americas. Founded in 2006, we bring together over 500 surgeons, researchers and healthcare professionals from 15 countries, united by a commitment to promoting excellence in education, collaborative research and knowledge exchange across South America, the Caribbean, Central America and North America.

Our work spans from continuing specialist education to publishing scientific research and organizing international congresses that bring together the leading names in the field. We collaborate closely with academic institutions and hospitals, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in spine surgery.

Mission

To promote the development and dissemination of minimally invasive spine surgery techniques, raising the standard of patient care across the Americas.

Vision

To be the interamerican reference in minimally invasive spine surgery, recognized for excellence in education, research and clinical practice.

Values

Excellence

Commitment to the highest standards of quality in education, research and surgical practice.

Collaboration

Open exchange of knowledge between professionals and institutions across the Americas.

Innovation

Fostering the development and adoption of new evidence-based techniques and technologies.

Integrity

Ethical and transparent conduct in all institutional and scientific relationships.

Our Journey

Founded in 2006 with a clear and ambitious vision, SICCMI was born from the need to create an interamerican network dedicated exclusively to minimally invasive spine surgery. Traditional spine surgery procedures, while effective, often involved long recovery periods and significant complication risks. Faced with this scenario, a group of visionaries decided to join forces to drive change and make minimally invasive surgery more accessible and safer for patients. What began as that group of pioneering surgeons has become the leading society in the field across the Americas.

2006

SICCMI founded by a pioneering group of spine surgeons from the Americas

2008

First international congress with participants from 8 countries

2012

Launch of continuing education and certification program

2016

Expansion to 15 countries with over 300 active members

2020

Adaptation to digital format with webinars and online congresses

2024

Over 500 active members and 100+ scientific publications per year

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