Comparison of Minimal Invasive Versus Biportal Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Single-level Lumbar Disease

Because BE-TLIF yieldeds lesser early postoperative back pain than did MI-TLIF, it may allow early ambulation and a shorter hospitalization period. BE-TLIF may be a viable alternative to MI-TLIF in patients with degenerative or isthmic spondylolisthesis with superior clinical results in the early postoperative period.