Uniportal Versus Biportal Endoscopic Decompression for the Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Study DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis.ObjectiveAlthough uniportal and biportal endoscopic decompression have emerged as promising minimally invasive options for the management of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), their relative advantages remain debated. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of both approaches in LSS treatment.MethodsIn adherence to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, we systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of science for randomized controlled trials and observational studies comparing the outcomes of uniportal and biportal endoscopic techniques for LSS treatment. Meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model.ResultsA total of 11

SUBMITTER: Lobo K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12040859 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature