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Daryl R Fourney1, Joseph R Dettori, Daniel C Norvell

  • 1Division of Neurosurgery, University of Saskatchewan, Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

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Minimal access spine surgery (MAS) does not reduce complication rates in posterior lumbar surgery compared to open techniques. Evidence on effective strategies to minimize MAS complications is currently lacking.

Area of Science:

  • Spine surgery
  • Minimally invasive procedures
  • Surgical complications

Background:

  • Minimal access spine surgery (MAS) aims to reduce tissue damage compared to conventional surgery.
  • Patient perception suggests better outcomes with MAS, but advantages are unproven.
  • The impact of MAS on complication rates remains unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if MAS decreases complication rates in posterior thoracolumbar decompression/fusion versus open surgery.
  • To identify effective strategies for reducing complications in MAS.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of English literature (1990-2009).
  • Included studies comparing MAS to open surgery for posterior lumbar decompression/fusion.
  • Excluded single-arm studies; assessed literature strength using GRADE criteria.

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Main Results:

  • 13 studies met criteria; all focused on lumbar spine.
  • No significant difference in complication rates (reoperation, dural tear, infection, etc.) between MAS and open surgery.
  • Reduced blood loss in MAS fusion, but with very low-quality evidence; no evidence on complication-reducing strategies.

Conclusions:

  • MAS does not decrease complication rates for posterior lumbar spinal decompression or fusion compared to open techniques.
  • Insufficient evidence exists to evaluate strategies for reducing MAS-related complications.