Biportal endoscopic versus conventional open spine surgery for lumbar degenerative disease: a systematic review and meta‑analysis.

ABSTRACT: This study was the first comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis to compare clinical outcomes between conventional open surgery and biportal endoscopy for decompression and fusion of lumbar degenerative disease. Although conventional open spine surgery has been the standard approach for decades, biportal endoscopy has gained attention as a minimally invasive alternative with potential surgical outcome benefits. Following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis including eight comparative studies on open and biportal endoscopic spine surgery. A comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, and Scopus identified studies that reported outcomes, such as the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

SUBMITTER: Yu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12588796 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature