Comparison of clinical efficacy between endoscope-assisted oblique lumbar interbody fusion and posterior lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases - Takeaways - MDSpire

Comparison of clinical efficacy between endoscope-assisted oblique lumbar interbody fusion and posterior lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases

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  • Haoran Han

  • Can Cao

  • Zekai Sun

  • Wenyi Li

  • May 28, 2026

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    Endo-OLIF demonstrated shorter operative time, less blood loss, and reduced hospital stay compared to PLIF in treating lumbar degenerative diseases.

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    Early post-operative VAS and ODI scores were significantly lower in the Endo-OLIF group, indicating better immediate pain relief and functional improvement.

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    There were no significant differences in long-term VAS and ODI scores, fusion rates, or complication rates between Endo-OLIF and PLIF.

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    Endo-OLIF achieved better restoration of disc height and lumbar lordosis compared to PLIF, enhancing spinal alignment.

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    The study supports the broader clinical application of Endo-OLIF due to its minimally invasive nature and favorable early outcomes.

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