SynthesisNeurosurgical review2025
Hemilaminectomy vs. laminectomy for spinal tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Tumor occupancy ratio as a predictor of neurological recovery after hemilaminectomy for intradural spinal tumors.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2026Article
- Sagittal Alignment and Segmental Mobility After Cervical Intradural Extramedullary Tumor Surgery: A Comparative Analysis of Unilateral Hemilaminectomy and Laminotomy with Laminoplasty.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Modified Hemilaminectomy for Bilateral Exposure in Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumor Resection.Brain sciences · 2026Article
- Hemilaminectomy versus laminoplasty for intradural extramedullary tumors: A comparison of postoperative axial pain and regional outcomes.Brain & spine · 2026Article
- Surgical selection and outcomes: Unilateral hemilaminectomy vs. total laminectomy for spinal tumors.Brain & spine · 2026Article
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Abstract
Hemilaminectomy is a less invasive surgical option than laminectomy for spinal tumors, but which method provides better results remains to be determined. Thus, we aimed to perform a meta-analysis comparing outcomes between the two approaches. We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science for studies comparing hemilaminectomy to laminectomy in patients who underwent spinal tumor resection until August 2024. The outcomes were total resection rate, neurological deterioration, postoperative complications, length of stay, operative time, and estimated blood loss. Statistical analysis was performed via R software (version 4.4.1). Heterogeneity was assessed with I
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