Comparative efficacy and fusion outcomes of unilateral bi-portal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in treating single-segment degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis with lumbar spinal stenosis: a two-year retrospective study

Abstract Background Degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS) with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a common condition resulting in substantial lower back pain and disability. Surgical intervention is recommended only when conservative treatment fails. This study compared UBE-TLIF and MIS-TLIF rega...

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Main Authors: Abdul Waheed Bahir, Wang Daxing, Xiao Jiayu, Liu Bailian, Gu Shao
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Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-05315-5
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author Abdul Waheed Bahir
Wang Daxing
Xiao Jiayu
Liu Bailian
Gu Shao
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Wang Daxing
Xiao Jiayu
Liu Bailian
Gu Shao
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description Abstract Background Degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS) with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a common condition resulting in substantial lower back pain and disability. Surgical intervention is recommended only when conservative treatment fails. This study compared UBE-TLIF and MIS-TLIF regarding clinical outcomes and fusion rates in patients with single-segment DLS with LSS. Methods A total of 85 patients who underwent either UBE-TLIF (n = 40) or MIS-TLIF (n = 45) were examined retrospectively. Clinical results were evaluated by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) for functional outcomes. Radiographs and CT were utilized to assess radiological outcomes such as disc height (DH), lumbar lordosis (LL), and interbody fusion rates. The two groups were also compared in terms of perioperative data (operation time, blood loss, hospital stay, and fluoroscopy exposure). Results Both surgical techniques showed similar statistically significant improvements in VAS and ODI scores. Fusion rates at 2 years postoperatively were identical, including 95% for the UBE-TLIF group and 97.7% for the MIS-TLIF group. However, compared with MIS-TLIF, the operative time and fluoroscopy exposure were longer for UBE-TLIF, but intraoperative blood loss and length of hospital stay were reduced. Conclusions UBE-TLIF and MIS-TLIF can successfully treat single-segment DLS in the presence of LSS, achieving similar clinical and radiological outcomes with low complication rates. Although UBE-TLIF has certain advantages regarding perioperative outcomes (less blood loss and shorter hospital stay), MIS-TLIF is associated with shorter operative times and lower fluoroscopy exposure.
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spelling doaj-art-7d448daf67ae4b2daa2e341bfd827c262024-12-22T12:37:14ZengBMCJournal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research1749-799X2024-12-011911910.1186/s13018-024-05315-5Comparative efficacy and fusion outcomes of unilateral bi-portal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in treating single-segment degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis with lumbar spinal stenosis: a two-year retrospective studyAbdul Waheed Bahir0Wang Daxing1Xiao Jiayu2Liu Bailian3Gu Shao4Department of Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Yan’an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical UniversityDepartment of Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Yan’an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical UniversityDepartment of Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Yan’an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical UniversityDepartment of Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Yan’an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical UniversityDepartment of Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Yan’an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical UniversityAbstract Background Degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS) with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a common condition resulting in substantial lower back pain and disability. Surgical intervention is recommended only when conservative treatment fails. This study compared UBE-TLIF and MIS-TLIF regarding clinical outcomes and fusion rates in patients with single-segment DLS with LSS. Methods A total of 85 patients who underwent either UBE-TLIF (n = 40) or MIS-TLIF (n = 45) were examined retrospectively. Clinical results were evaluated by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) for functional outcomes. Radiographs and CT were utilized to assess radiological outcomes such as disc height (DH), lumbar lordosis (LL), and interbody fusion rates. The two groups were also compared in terms of perioperative data (operation time, blood loss, hospital stay, and fluoroscopy exposure). Results Both surgical techniques showed similar statistically significant improvements in VAS and ODI scores. Fusion rates at 2 years postoperatively were identical, including 95% for the UBE-TLIF group and 97.7% for the MIS-TLIF group. However, compared with MIS-TLIF, the operative time and fluoroscopy exposure were longer for UBE-TLIF, but intraoperative blood loss and length of hospital stay were reduced. Conclusions UBE-TLIF and MIS-TLIF can successfully treat single-segment DLS in the presence of LSS, achieving similar clinical and radiological outcomes with low complication rates. Although UBE-TLIF has certain advantages regarding perioperative outcomes (less blood loss and shorter hospital stay), MIS-TLIF is associated with shorter operative times and lower fluoroscopy exposure.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-05315-5Unilateral bi-portal endoscopy (UBE)Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF)Degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesisLumbar spinal stenosisLumbar interbody fusion outcomesFusion rate
spellingShingle Abdul Waheed Bahir
Wang Daxing
Xiao Jiayu
Liu Bailian
Gu Shao
Comparative efficacy and fusion outcomes of unilateral bi-portal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in treating single-segment degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis with lumbar spinal stenosis: a two-year retrospective study
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Unilateral bi-portal endoscopy (UBE)
Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF)
Degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis
Lumbar spinal stenosis
Lumbar interbody fusion outcomes
Fusion rate
title Comparative efficacy and fusion outcomes of unilateral bi-portal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in treating single-segment degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis with lumbar spinal stenosis: a two-year retrospective study
title_full Comparative efficacy and fusion outcomes of unilateral bi-portal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in treating single-segment degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis with lumbar spinal stenosis: a two-year retrospective study
title_fullStr Comparative efficacy and fusion outcomes of unilateral bi-portal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in treating single-segment degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis with lumbar spinal stenosis: a two-year retrospective study
title_full_unstemmed Comparative efficacy and fusion outcomes of unilateral bi-portal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in treating single-segment degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis with lumbar spinal stenosis: a two-year retrospective study
title_short Comparative efficacy and fusion outcomes of unilateral bi-portal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in treating single-segment degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis with lumbar spinal stenosis: a two-year retrospective study
title_sort comparative efficacy and fusion outcomes of unilateral bi portal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in treating single segment degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis with lumbar spinal stenosis a two year retrospective study
topic Unilateral bi-portal endoscopy (UBE)
Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF)
Degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis
Lumbar spinal stenosis
Lumbar interbody fusion outcomes
Fusion rate
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-05315-5
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