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Endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a comprehensive review.

INTRODUCTION: Endoscopic spine surgery has been developed as a minimally invasive technique for decompression in patients with lumbar disc herniation or lumbar stenosis. Recent reports have described the use of endoscopic technology in lumbar fusion surgeries, especially for transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF). This review aimed to summarize the current techniques of endoscopic TLIF and to discuss the benefits, limitations, and future perspectives of endoscopic lumbar fusion surgery.

AREAS COVERED: This review covered the English-language medical literature published in Medline and focused specifically on endoscopic technologies incorporated into minimally invasive TLIF. The endoscopic TLIF techniques are categorized here according to the properties of the endoscope: percutaneous endoscopic TLIF, biportal endoscopic TLIF, and microendoscopic TLIF. Even though most authors have reported favorable clinical and radiological outcomes of endoscopic TLIF, such evidence originates mainly from case series.

EXPERT OPINION: Although the current level of evidence is low and the technical relevance of the technique is controversial, the key concept and early results of endoscopic TLIF are promising. Technical advancements to improve safety and reduce technical complexity, as well as comparative cohort studies and randomized clinical trials with long-term follow-up are required to promote the adoption of endoscopic TLIF in clinical practice.

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