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Outcomes of FETD versus UBE in the treatment of L5S1 foraminal stenosis: A comparative study.
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- Comparison of unilateral biportal endoscopic decompression and percutaneous endoscopic lumbar decompression for single-level degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Pooled it
- A comparative study of the far lateral approach of uni-portal non-coaxial spinal endoscopic surgery versus percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal discectomy (PETD) for L5/S1 foraminal stenosis with high iliac crest: a retrospective cohort study.International orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic en Bloc Resection of the Lumbosacral Ligament Following Bony Release: A Technique Aiming to Reduce Dorsal Root Ganglion Manipulation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Comparative study of two minimally invasive transforaminal interbody fusions for single-segment lumbar disc herniation: a retrospective study.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Unilateral biportal endoscopy for the treatment of adjacent segment disease after lumbar fusion in elderly patients: a matched comparison study.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Finite element analysis of endoscopic cross-overtop decompression for single-segment lumbar spinal stenosis based on real clinical cases.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: The L5S1 level exhibits unique anatomical features compared with other levels. This makes minimally invasive surgery for L5S1 foraminal stenosis (FS) challenging. This study compared the surgical outcomes of full endoscopic transforaminal decompression (FETD) and unilateral biportal endoscopy with the far-lateral approach (UBEFLA) in patients with L5S1FS. Methods: In this retrospective study, 49 patients with L5S1FS were divided into two groups. Of these, 24 patients underwent FETD, 25 patients underwent UBEFLA. The study assessed demographic data, leg pain visual analog scale (VAS) score, back pain VAS score, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), modified MacNab outcome scale, and radiographic parameters including postoperative lateral facet preservation (POLFP). Results: The Mann-Whitney Conclusions: When L5S1FS is performed, there may be challenges in adequately clearing the foraminal space in FETD. On the other hand, UBEFLA allowed for a more comprehensive clearance. However, this advantage of UBEFLA was associated with spinal instability as a future outcome.
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