Complications in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in the Last 10 Years: A Narrative Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) employs small incisions and advanced techniques to minimize tissue damage while achieving similar outcomes to open surgery. MISS offers benefits such as reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and lower costs. This review analyzes complications associated with MISS over the last 10 years, highlighting common issues and the impact of technological advancements.

Methods

A systematic review following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses) guidelines was conducted using PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase via OVID, and Cochrane databases, covering publications from January 2013 to March 2024. Keywords related to MISS and complications were used. Studies on adult patients undergoing MISS with tubular,

SUBMITTER: Boadi BI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11456948 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature