SynthesisJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2023
Comparative efficacy of unilateral biportal endoscopy and micro-endoscopic discectomy in the treatment of degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Complications and their prevention in unilateral biportal endoscopy: a systematic review with narrative insights and practical management algorithms.Acta neurochirurgica · 2026Pooled it
- Modifiable risk factors for perioperative hidden blood loss in unilateral biportal endoscopic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Wideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques · 2025Pooled it
- Unilateral biportal endoscopic versus microscopic discectomy in degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis: A prospective cohort study.Medicine · 2025Trial
- Use of Fluid Gelatin in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Undergoing Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial.Orthopaedic surgery · 2025Trial
- Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Discectomy vs Percutaneous Interlaminar Endoscopic Discectomy for L5 to S1 Disc Herniation: A Prospective Comparative Study With Quasirandom Allocation.International journal of spine surgery · 2026Article
- Comparative efficacy of unilateral biportal endoscopy and micro-endoscopic discectomy in the treatment of elderly patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2026Article
- Biomechanical analysis of the interlaminar dynamic stabilization system (IntraSPINE) in unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy for huge lumbar disc herniation: a finite element study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- A retrospective study on the effects of unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion on functional recovery in patients undergoing single-level lumbar interbody fusion.Translational neuroscience · 2026Article
- Correlation Between Postoperative Changes in Imaging Parameters and Clinical Outcomes After Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Decompression for Single-Level Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- Unilateral biportal endoscopic decompression for two-level adjacent lumbar spinal stenosis through a single sliding approach: technical report and early follow-up.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Perioperative Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Clinical Pathway for Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy with Unilateral Laminotomy for Bilateral Decompression.Orthopaedic surgery · 2025Article
- Comparison of surgical outcomes between unilateral biportal endoscopic technique and open microdiscectomy in patients with single-level lumbar disc herniation: a single-center retrospective study in China.Asian spine journal · 2025Article
- Comparison of clinical efficacy and radiological findings of interspinous dynamic stabilization system versus unilateral biportal endoscopy for lumbar spinal stenosis: a retrospective cohort study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
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- Biportal endoscopic bilateral decompression in lumbar spinal stenosis: a 3-year retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Correlation and risk factor analysis of multifidus muscle atrophy in degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Impact of obesity severity on postoperative outcomes and recovery progress in patients undergoing unilateral biportal endoscopy for degenerative lumbar disc herniation.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Comparing mid-term outcomes and patient satisfaction between percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy and microendoscopic discectomy for foraminal and extraforaminal lumbar disc herniations: a retrospective matched cohort study.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Comparative Efficacy of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy vs Traditional Surgery in Lumbar Degenerative Disorders.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2024Observational
- Sequential adaptive e-learning and hands-on simulator training for unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) of the lumbar spine - results from an EANS Young Neurosurgeons hands-on course.Acta neurochirurgica · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundGiven the inconclusive literature on operative time, pain relief, functional outcomes, and complications, this meta-analysis aims to compare the efficacy of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy (UBE) and Micro-Endoscopic Discectomy (MED) in treating Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (DLSS).
methodsA thorough literature search was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines and based on the PICO framework. The study interrogated four primary databases-PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library-on August 16, 2023, without time restrictions. The search employed a strategic selection of keywords and was devoid of language barriers. Studies were included based on strict criteria, such as the diagnosis, surgical intervention types, and specific outcome measures. Quality assessment was performed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, and statistical analysis was executed through Stata version 17.
resultsThe meta-analysis incorporated 9 articles out of an initial yield of 1,136 potential studies. Considerable heterogeneity was observed in surgical duration, but no statistically significant difference was identified (MD = - 2.11, P = 0.56). For VAS scores assessing lumbar and leg pain, UBE was statistically superior to MED (MD = - 0.18, P = 0.013; MD = - 0.15, P = 0.006, respectively). ODI scores demonstrated no significant difference between the two surgical methods (MD = - 0.57, P = 0.26). UBE had a lower incidence of complications compared to those receiving MED (OR = 0.54, P = 0.036).
conclusionsUBE and MED exhibited comparable surgical durations and disability outcomes as measured by ODI. However, UBE demonstrated superior efficacy in alleviating lumbar and leg pain based on VAS scores. The findings present an intricate evaluation of the two surgical interventions for DLSS, lending valuable insights for clinical decision-making.
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