ArticleActa neurochirurgica2023
Biportal endoscopic extraforaminal lumbar interbody fusion using a 3D-printed porous titanium cage with large footprints: technical note and preliminary results.
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- Direct endoscopic visualization improves endplate preparation in lumbar interbody fusion: a comparative study of biportal endoscopic and conventional techniques.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- Extraforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: A systematic review of clinical outcomes, fusion rates, and safety profile.North American Spine Society journal · 2026Review
- Advancements in unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion: a narrative review.European journal of medical research · 2026Review
- Learning curve for biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and 90-day postoperative complications during the learning phase: a multicenter retrospective cohort study.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2025Article
- Comparative analysis of the efficacy of UBE-PLIF versus conventional PLIF in the treatment of L4-5 degenerative spondylolisthesis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Two-year follow-up of unilateral biportal endoscopy assisted extraforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: how to perform indirect decompression and fusion under endoscopy: a retrospective study in Japan.Asian spine journal · 2025Article
- Biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion using a large polyetheretherketone cage: preliminary results.Asian spine journal · 2025Article
- Evaluation of the value of enhanced recovery after surgery in postoperative recovery following unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion.American journal of translational research · 2025Article
- Comparison of clinical and radiologic outcomes between biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and posterior lumbar interbody fusion.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Biportal Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: How to Improve Fusion Rate?International journal of spine surgery · 2024Article
- Effect of Cage Material and Size on Fusion Rate and Subsidence Following Biportal Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion.Neurospine · 2024Article
- Oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) compared with unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion (ULIF) for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: a 2-year follow-up study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeThe aim of this study was to introduce biportal endoscopic extraforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (BE-EFLIF), which involves insertion of a cage through a more lateral side as compared to the conventional corridor of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. We described the advantages and surgical steps of 3D-printed porous titanium cage with large footprints insertion through multi-portal approach, and preliminary results of this technique.
methodsThis retrospective study included 12 consecutive patients who underwent BE-EFLIF for symptomatic single-level lumbar degenerative disease. Clinical outcomes, including a visual analog scale (VAS) for back and leg pain and the Oswestry disability index (ODI), were collected at preoperative months 1 and 3, and 6 months postoperatively. In addition, perioperative data and radiographic parameters were analyzed.
resultsThe mean patient age, follow-up period, operation time, and volume of surgical drainage were 68.3 ± 8.4 years, 7.6 ± 2.8 months, 188.3 ± 42.4 min, 92.5 ± 49.6 mL, respectively. There were no transfusion cases. All patients showed significant improvement in VAS and ODI postoperatively, and these were maintained for 6 months after surgery (P < 0.001). The anterior and posterior disc heights significantly increased after surgery (P < 0.001), and the cage was ideally positioned in all patients. There were no incidences of early cage subsidence or other complications.
conclusionsBE-EFLIF using a 3D-printed porous titanium cage with large footprints is a feasible option for minimally invasive lumbar interbody fusion. This technique is expected to reduce the risk of cage subsidence and improve the fusion rate.
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