"This procedure can be performed with an open (OTLIF) or minimally invasive (MITLIF) approach for surgery at the L1-to-S1 levels."
"There may be higher rates of pedicle screw misplacement and cage migration in MITLIF compared to OTLIF 4."
"Compared to OLIF, MITLIF has less intra-operative blood loss, less postoperative pain and a shorter rehabilitation period 4."
"Compared to OLIF, MITLIF has less intra-operative blood loss, less postoperative pain and a shorter rehabilitation period 4."
Expected headings
"Open approach"
"Minimally invasive approach"