ReviewAsian journal of neurosurgery2026
The Slalom Technique as a Motion-Preserving Approach for Multilevel Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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Abstract
Multilevel degenerative spinal stenosis (DSS) is surgically challenging due to longer operative times, greater blood loss, and risk of instability. The Slalom technique, a motion-preserving, minimally invasive approach, has shown promise; however, no randomized controlled trials currently exist to validate its efficacy against standard techniques. This meta-analysis evaluated its operative outcomes in multilevel DSS. Following PRISMA guidelines and PROSPERO registration (CRD420251065160), a comprehensive literature search was performed across PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library through January 2025 to identify relevant studies. Data were extracted from eligible case series, and pooled estimates were synthesized using random-effects models, with heterogeneity assessed via the
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