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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2025

Managing water dynamics for optimal outcomes in unilateral biportal endoscopic surgery: preliminary results in a new operative channel.

Qian-Liang Wang, Jian-Peng Chen, Yu-Jian Peng, Jun Dai, Xiao-Feng Liu, Jun Yan

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  2. Validation of the VIEW score: a novel intraoperative grading scale for visualization in endoscopic spine surgery.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 · 2026
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Qian-Liang Wang *Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No.1055 Sanxiang Road, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215004, China.
Jian-Peng Chen *Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No.1055 Sanxiang Road, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215004, China.
Yu-Jian PengDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No.1055 Sanxiang Road, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215004, China.
Jun DaiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No.1055 Sanxiang Road, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215004, China.
Xiao-Feng LiuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No.1055 Sanxiang Road, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215004, China.
Jun YanDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No.1055 Sanxiang Road, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215004, China. cxyanjun@hotmail.com.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 81902239National Natural Science Foundation of China 81971036National Natural Science Foundation of China 82002345
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn recent years, unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) surgery has become one of the most popular minimally invasive spine surgeries. Unlike traditional open surgery, UBE surgery is performed in isotonic saline solution. Therefore, comprehending the water dynamics involved in UBE surgery is crucial.

methodsThis prospective study involved 29 patients with single-level lumbar instability or degenerative disk disease who underwent UBE surgery between April 2021 and March 2022. Water flow pressure was measured using a disposable pressure transducer. Multifidus muscle MRI images were analyzed by ImageJ software at intervertebral disc levels. Perioperative blood loss was estimated by the Gross formula. The obtained data were then analyzed with independent t tests, chi-squared tests, and Pearson's correlation.

resultsHeight and weight were risk factors for increased water flow pressure during UBE surgery (r = 0.424, P = 0.022, r = 0.384, P = 0.040). The phenomenon of low water flow pressure led to escalations in perioperative total blood loss, hematocrit loss and hemoglobin loss (r = -0.369, P = 0.049, r = -0.424, P = 0.022, r = -0.405, P = 0.029). An excessive water flow pressure can worsen postoperative multifidus swelling and elevate the patient's leg pain visual analogue scale (VAS) score at 1 week (r = 0.442, P = 0.016, r = 0.394, P = 0.034). REGISTRATION: Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, registration number ChiCTR2300078497, date of registration: 11/12/2023.

conclusionBoth low and high water flow pressures can have deleterious effects. The water flow pressure should be controlled within a reasonable range during UBE surgery.

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EndoscopyIntervertebral Disc DegenerationJoint InstabilityLumbar VertebraeAdultAgedBlood Loss, SurgicalFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesTreatment OutcomeWaterWaterDegenerative disc diseaseMinimally invasive surgeryOperative channel establishmentUnilateral biportal endoscopyWater dynamics

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