Comparison of mid-term outcomes between unilateral biportal endoscopic and minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of single-level lumbar degenerative disease.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare the mid-term clinical and radiological outcomes between unilateral biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (ULIF) and minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) in the treatment of single-segment lumbar degenerative disease.

Methods

Patients with L4-S1 disease treated with fusion surgery in our department between August 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were categorized into ULIF and MIS-TLIF groups based on the surgical method performed. The preoperative demographic baseline and operation-related indicators of the groups were compared, including operative time, estimated blood loss (EBL), postoperative drainage volume, time to ambulation, and postoperative hospital stay. Th

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12040190 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature