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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Spinal Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • Open lumbar decompression is the established standard, but endoscopic techniques are increasingly utilized.
  • Limited comparative studies exist, primarily small-scale or conducted internationally.
  • This study addresses the need for large-scale data on endoscopic vs. open lumbar decompression outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare complications and costs of endoscopic and open lumbar decompression.
  • To evaluate the rate of repeat lumbar surgeries within two years for both procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of the PearlDiver database (2017-2021).
  • Inclusion of single-level lumbar decompression cases with 2-year follow-up.
  • Exclusion of multilevel surgery, fusion, or other spinal procedures.
  • Comparison of postoperative complications (infection, dehiscence, dural tear), costs, and reoperation rates.

Main Results:

  • 103,153 patients included (895 endoscopic, 102,258 open).
  • Similar rates of infection, wound dehiscence, and dural tear between groups.
  • Endoscopic decompression had slightly higher total 2-year costs ($20,347 vs. $18,089).
  • Endoscopic decompression patients were over twice as likely to require a second lumbar surgery within 2 years (16% vs. 7%).

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic and open lumbar decompression exhibit comparable complication and cost profiles.
  • A significantly higher rate of repeat surgery is observed in patients undergoing endoscopic decompression.
  • Prospective studies are warranted to elucidate the drivers of additional surgical procedures.