ArticleNeurospine2023
The Endoscopic Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Narrative Review, and Future Perspective.
Article in Neurospine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 36 papers.
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36 citing papers in PubMed, 48 citations in OpenAlex.
- [Prospective comparative study of unilateral biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for treatment of single-segment degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis with lumbar spondylolisthesis].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2024Trial
- Learning Curve for Biportal Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion in a Junior Endoscopic Spine Surgeon: A Phase-Specific Retrospective Analysis.Clinics in orthopedic surgery · 2026Article
- Minimally invasive versus open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for low grade lumbar spondylolisthesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Spine deformity · 2026Review
- Optimizing the mathematical model and technical standards for unilateral biportal endoscopic spinal surgery through machine learning-based video analysis.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
- Indirect Decompression Using the Keyhole Transfacet Full-Endoscopic Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Technical Note and Preliminary Clinical Application.International journal of spine surgery · 2026Article
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- How many cases to proficiency? A systematic review of the learning curve in endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion.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 · 2026Review
- Innovative One-Hole Split Endoscopy for Posterior Atlantoaxial Lateral Mass Joint Fusion: Technical Details and Preliminary Clinical Application.International journal of spine surgery · 2026Article
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- Unilateral Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Approach With Bilateral Decompression for Large Central Lumbar Disc Herniation Complicated by Bilateral Neurological Symptoms: A 2-Year Retrospective Clinical Study.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2026Article
- Letter to Editor Regarding "Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Minimally Invasive, Full-Endoscopic, and Biportal Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Lumbar Degenerative Diseases: A Network Meta-Analysis" by Cheng et al.Global spine journal · 2026Article
- Strategic Use of the 30-Degree Endoscope in Biportal Endoscopic Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Spondylolisthesis With Severe Disc Height Loss: A Technique Note and Case Series.International journal of spine surgery · 2026Article
- A Review of Synthetic Bone Grafts in Lumbar Interbody Fusion.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Endoscopic versus open lumbar decompression: a retrospective cohort study of 31,000 patients with 90-day follow-up.Neurosurgical review · 2026Article
- L5-S1 Anatomic Features Relevant to Minimally Invasive Decompression and Fusion: A Cadaveric and Imaging-Based Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Trajectory and influencing factors of changes in anxiety and depression in elderly patients after lumbar interbody fusion.World journal of psychiatry · 2026Article
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- Early-stage lumbar paraspinal muscle injury: endoscopic versus transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a retrospective comparative analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Unilateral biportal endoscopy for minimally invasive spinal fusion: Advancements in biomaterials and clinical outcome optimization.World journal of orthopedics · 2025Review
- Prolonged irrigation time in endoscopic aqueous medium impairs MSC/β-TCP adhesion and osteogenic potential.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
Lumbar interbody fusion stands as a preferred surgical solution for degenerative lumbar spine diseases. The procedure primarily aims to establish lumbar segment stability, directly addressing patient symptoms associated with spinal complications. Traditional open surgery, though effective, is linked with notable morbidities and extended recovery time. To mitigate these concerns, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has garnered significant popularity, presenting an appealing alternative with numerous benefits such as reduced soft tissue trauma, decreased blood loss, and expedited recovery. Among MIS procedures, full endoscopic spinal surgery, characterized by its minimal invasiveness, holds the potential to further minimize morbidities while enhancing surgical outcomes. Endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion, a novel procedure within this paradigm, has gained attention for offering advantages comparable to those of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. However, the safety, efficacy, and associated surgical techniques and instrument design of this method continue to be subjects of ongoing debate. This paper critically reviews current evidence on the safety, efficacy, and advantages of endoscopic lumbar spinal interbody fusion, examining whether it could indeed supersede existing mainstream techniques.
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