Unilateral biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for single-level lumbar spondylolisthesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

As an emerging surgical technique, the potential advantages of unilateral biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (ULIF) for lumbar spondylolisthesis have yet to be substantiated by robust evidence. This study aims to investigate effectiveness and security of ULIF compared to minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) in managing single-level lumbar spondylolisthesis.

Methods

We conducted a comprehensive search in six databases for publications comparing ULIF with MIS-TLIF for lumbar spondylolisthesis, systematically reviewing literature up until July 19, 2025. Meta-analyses were carried out via Stata 17.0 software.

Results

Twelve studies met our inclusion criteria. Compared with MIS-TLIF, ULIF demonstrated signif

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12682878 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature