ArticleInternational journal of spine surgery2021
Biportal Endoscopic Technique for Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Review of Current Research.
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- Unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion enhanced the recovery of patients with the lumbar degenerative disease compared with the conventional posterior procedures: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2022Pooled it
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- Novel endoscopic hybrid technique in the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.World journal of orthopedics · 2025Article
- Comparison of short-term effectiveness between unilateral biportal endoscopic and MED-assisted transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for mild single-segment lumbar spondylolisthesis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Comparison of clinical effects of endoscopic powered osteotome and endoscopic powered drill for UBE-TLIF surgery.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion assisted by a Tianji robot for lumbar degenerative disease in elderly patients: a retrospective study.European journal of medical research · 2025Article
- Biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion using a large polyetheretherketone cage: preliminary results.Asian spine journal · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion using the multi-layer bone grafting technique: a retrospective study from Vietnam.Asian spine journal · 2025Article
- Advanced technique of biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for revision surgery: a technical note.Asian spine journal · 2025Article
- Comparison of clinical efficacy and surgeon's neck flexion time between unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar fusion versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar fusion in the treatment of single-level lumbar degenerative diseases: a single center retrospective study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Biportal endoscopic lumbosacral foraminotomy in dogs: technical feasibility and anatomical assessment in cadavers.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThere are many types of minimally invasive lumbar interbody fusion procedures. Among them is the recently introduced biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion surgery. Biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) might combine the advantages of minimally invasive TLIF and endoscopic spine approaches. However, clinical evidence in support of biportal endoscopic TLIF remains insufficient.
methodsA comprehensive review of English-language literature on biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion was performed. Articles on biportal endoscopic TLIF in PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched using the terms "unilateral biportal endoscopy," "biportal endoscopic spine surgery," "transforaminal," and "lumbar interbody fusion" as well as their combinations. The clinical and radiological outcomes of biportal endoscopic TLIF were analyzed and are summarized here. The biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion surgical techniques are then described.
resultsThere are 3 biportal endoscopic TLIF techniques. In the available literature, the postoperative 1-year outcomes of biportal endoscopic TLIF were comparable to those of posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) and minimally invasive (MIS)-TLIF. Clinical parameters were significantly improved after biportal endoscopic TLIF. Compared to PLIF or MIS-TLIF, biportal endoscopic-TLIF may have the advantage of a faster recovery. Biportal endoscopic TLIF showed no inferiority in fusion rates compared to PLIF or MIS-TLIF. The postoperative complications were usually minor.
conclusionsThe postoperative 1-year clinical and radiological outcomes of biportal endoscopic TLIF were favorable compared to those of PLIF and MIS-TLIF. However, long-term outcomes should be investigated through prospective, randomized controlled trials in the future. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This review article outlines the most current evidence-based medicine with regard to spinal surgery with an aim to introduce a new technique.
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