ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2022
Minimally invasive trans-superior articular process percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy with robot assistance.
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- Endoscopic spine surgery.Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Disease (2013) · 2026Review
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Preoperative Characteristics and Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Part I Endoscopic Microdiscectomy.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Comparative efficacy of one-hole split endoscope versus unilateral biportal endoscopy in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation: a retrospective analysis.Neurosurgical review · 2025Article
- Whole-Workflow Robotic-Assisted Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy via a Two-Step Access Method: Technical Report and Preliminary Results.Journal of pain research · 2025Article
- Robot-assisted excision with intervertebral foramen endoscopy in the treatment of osteoid osteoma of femoral neck: a case report.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
- Evolution, Current Trends, and Latest Advances of Endoscopic Spine Surgery.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Pushing the Limits of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery-From Preoperative to Intraoperative to Postoperative Management.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- The Role and Future of Endoscopic Spine Surgery: A Narrative Review.Neurospine · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundTo compare the clinical outcomes of patients with lumbar disc herniation treated with robot-assisted percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (r-PELD) or conventional PELD under fluoroscopy guidance (f-PELD).
methodsOur study group included 55 patients, 22 in the r-PELD group and 33 in the f-PELD group. The following clinical and surgical outcomes were compared between the two groups: the visual analog scale for radiculopathy pain; Oswestry Disability Index; intraoperative volume of blood loss; frequency of fluoroscopy used during the procedure; and MacNab classification. The follow-up period was 6-8 months.
resultsCompared with f-PELD, r-PELD was associated with a lower volume of intraoperative blood loss and frequency of fluoroscopy (p < 0.01). There were no differences in complications, MacNab classification, postoperative disability and leg pain, and duration of hospitalization between the two groups.
conclusionBased on our findings, r-PELD provides a safe and effective alternative to conventional PELD for the treatment of lumbar disc herniations, with the accuracy for placement of punctures lowering radiation exposure.
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