Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Bin Zhang, Jun-Song Ma, Pin Feng, Yuan Hu, Jun-Lin Liu, Qing-Quan Kong
Summary: This study compared the clinical efficacy of MIS-TLIF and OPEN-TLIF in the treatment of lumbar isthmic spondylolisthesis. The study found that MIS-TLIF had significantly less intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage, and postoperative hospital stay compared to OPEN-TLIF. The complication rate was also lower in the MIS-TLIF group, and it provided better relief for low back pain. There were no significant differences in postoperative leg pain score, slippage rate, and fusion rate between the two groups.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Hai Le, Ryan Anderson, Eileen Phan, Joseph Wick, Joshua Barber, Rolando Roberto, Eric Klineberg, Yashar Javidan
Summary: The study compared outcomes of open versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) with bilateral facetectomies in age- and sex-matched cohort. The MIS-TLIF group had reduced estimated blood loss and lack of subfascial drain use, but longer operative time compared to the open-TLIF group. Both groups showed improvements in Visual Analog Scale and Oswestry Disability Index, with MIS-TLIF providing slightly better restoration of lumbar lordosis.
GLOBAL SPINE JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Guan-yu Cui, Xiao-guang Han, Yi Wei, Ya-jun Liu, Da He, Yu-qing Sun, Bo Liu, Wei Tian
Summary: In the treatment of lumbar spondylolisthesis, robot-assisted MIS-TLIF may result in more precise pedicle screw placement, less intraoperative blood loss, less postoperative drainage, less postoperative pain, quicker recovery, and less paraspinal muscle atrophy compared to traditional open surgery.
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kyle W. Morse, Michael Steinhaus, Patawut Bovonratwet, Gregory Kazarian, Catherine Himo Gang, Avani S. Vaishnav, Virginie Lafage, Renaud Lafage, Sravisht Iyer, Sheeraz Qureshi
Summary: This study aimed to describe the current treatment practices for degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS) and identify the radiographic and clinical factors that influence the decision to perform fusion in patients with one-level DS. The results showed that there is little consensus on the treatment of DS, with a majority of surgeons opting for fusion. The most common radiographic factors impacting the decision to fuse were instability, spondylolisthesis grade, and laterolisthesis, while the most common clinical factors were mechanical low back pain, activity level, and neurogenic claudication.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Hae-Dong Jang, Jae Chul Lee, Jong-Hyeon Seo, Young-Ho Roh, Sung-Woo Choi, Byung-Joon Shin
Summary: This study compared the outcomes of three surgical methods (LLIF, TLIF, and PLIF) for treating L4-L5 single-level spondylolisthesis. The results showed that compared to TLIF and PLIF, LLIF surgery had faster postoperative recovery, less blood loss, and better improvement in radiologic parameters.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Patawut Bovonratwet, Andre M. Samuel, Jung Kee Mok, Avani S. Vaishnav, Kyle W. Morse, Junho Song, Michael E. Steinhaus, Yusef J. Jordan, Catherine H. Gang, Sheeraz A. Qureshi
Summary: This study compared the outcomes of minimally invasive unilateral laminotomy with bilateral decompression (MIS-ULBD) and minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) for the treatment of low-grade lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis. The results showed that both procedures resulted in significant improvements in pain and physical function for the patients.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
John Rasmussen, Kristoffer Iversen, Bjorn Keller Engelund, Sten Rasmussen
Summary: The study compared the effects of Traditional Open Spine Surgery and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery on muscles and tendons, revealing differences in muscle loads and joint reaction forces between the two approaches. Individuals with fused joints should be particularly cautious during lifting, as both surgical methods have varying impacts on muscle loads and joint reactions.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Nora Nevermann, Linda Feldbruegge, Sebastian Knitter, Felix Krenzien, Nathanael Raschzok, Georg Lurje, Wenzel Schoening, Johann Pratschke, Moritz Schmelzle
Summary: Extrahepatic transection of the right hepatic artery and right portal vein before parenchymal dissection is a standard procedure in minimal invasive right hepatectomy. This study reports a simplified approach where the hilar dissection is omitted and the dissection line is defined with ultrasound. The results show that ultrasound-guided hepatectomy is at least comparable to the standard technique in terms of intraoperative and postoperative outcomes.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ji-Won Kwon, Yung Park, Byung Ho Lee, So Ra Yoon, Joong-Won Ha, Hyunkyo Kim, Kyung-Soo Suk, Seong-Hwan Moon, Hak-Sun Kim, Hwan-Mo Lee
Summary: This retrospective observational study compared the long-term clinical and radiological results of minimally invasive (MI) and open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) in patients with single-level lumbar spondylolisthesis. The study found no significant differences in outcomes between MI-TLIF and open TLIF over a 10-year period. However, MI-TLIF may have superior perioperative recovery and 2-year postoperative functional outcomes compared to open TLIF.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Michael E. Steinhaus, Avani S. Vaishnav, Sachin P. Shah, Nicholas J. Clark, Chirag B. Chaudhary, Yahya A. Othman, Hikari Urakawa, Andre M. Samuel, Francis C. Lovecchio, Evan D. Sheha, Steven J. McAnany, Sheeraz A. Qureshi
Summary: In a retrospective cohort study of patients undergoing MI-TLIF for degenerative spondylolisthesis, it was found that while a majority of patients achieved reduction intraoperatively, 51% experienced loss of reduction, primarily in the acute postoperative period. However, there were few differences in patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) between patients with loss of reduction and those without, suggesting that radiographic loss of reduction after MI-TLIF in the setting of degenerative spondylolisthesis may not be clinically meaningful.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Vishal Sarwahi, Jesse M. Galina, Sayyida Hasan, Aaron Atlas, Alexandre Ansorge, Charlotte De Bodman, Yungtai Lo, Terry D. Amaral, Romain Dayer
Summary: This study is the largest comparison of surgical outcomes between MIS and PSF, showing that MIS patients benefit from increased thoracic kyphosis, reduced blood loss, lower opioid consumption, and shorter hospital stay, with similar Cobb correction. The increased postoperative kyphosis in MIS is likely due to muscle sparing dissection.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Lei Zhu, Pingchuan Wang, Liang Zhang, Xinmin Feng, Wenjie Zhang
Summary: The study compared the outcomes of MIS-TLIF and ALLIF for low-grade lumbar spondylolisthesis treatment, finding similar final clinical results and complication rates between the two methods. However, ALLIF showed advantages in less surgical trauma, faster recovery, early postoperative relief of back pain, and improvement in radiographic parameters.
CLINICAL SPINE SURGERY
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Camilla Certelli, Silvio Andrea Russo, Luca Palmieri, Aniello Foresta, Luigi Pedone Anchora, Virginia Vargiu, Francesco Santullo, Anna Fagotti, Giovanni Scambia, Valerio Gallotta
Summary: This review focuses on the role of secondary cytoreductive surgery and specifically minimally-invasive procedures in the treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer, analyzing patient selection, outcomes, criticisms, and future perspectives.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Frank J. Yuk, Matthew T. Carr, Alexander J. Schupper, James Lin, Rami Tadros, Peter Wiklund, John Sfakianos, Jeremy Steinberger
Summary: This technical note presents the first reported case of a totally robotic minimally invasive anterior and posterior lumbar fusion and instrumentation. The surgery was successful, with significant improvement of symptoms postoperatively, and radiography confirming appropriate placement of the implants.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Paul L. Feingold, Darren S. Bryan, John Kuckelman, Lee Kennedy-Shaffer, Vivian Wang, Ashley Deeb, Jon Wee, Michael Jaklitsch, Margaret Blair Marshall
Summary: Despite improved outcomes, anastomotic strictures are still associated with minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE), especially in North America where there is limited research on this topic.
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Saravanan Balamuthusamy, Larry E. Miller, Diana Clynes, Erin Kahle, Richard A. Knight, Paul T. Conway
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR ACCESS
(2020)
Review
Orthopedics
Larry E. Miller, Samir Bhattacharyya, William R. Parrish, Michael Fredericson, Brad Bisson, Roy D. Altman
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis found that intra-articular hyaluronic acid (IAHA) is safe for use in patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. When compared with intra-articular saline, IAHA was associated with a higher risk of nonserious, transient local reactions, but there was no indication of any additional safety risks.
Letter
Urology & Nephrology
Larry E. Miller, Bilal Chughtai, Ryan A. Dornbier, Kevin T. McVary
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2021)
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Naeem Bhojani, Larry E. Miller, Samir Bhattacharyya, Ben Cutone, Ben H. Chew
Summary: Urosepsis is a serious potential complication of ureteroscopic procedures for stone disease, and this systematic review with meta-analysis identified potential risk factors for postoperative urosepsis. Among patients undergoing URS for treatment of stone disease, older age, diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, preoperative stent placement, positive urine culture, and longer procedure time were associated with increased risk of urosepsis.
JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Maddalena Giannella, George A. Pankey, Renato Pascale, Valerie M. Miller, Larry E. Miller, Tamara Seitz
Summary: T2 Magnetic Resonance (T2MR) provides faster detection time, quicker transition to targeted therapy, speedier de-escalation of treatment, shorter ICU and hospital stay for suspected bloodstream infection patients compared to traditional blood culture (BC), with comparable mortality rates.
EXPERT REVIEW OF MEDICAL DEVICES
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Heather A. Payne, Michael Pinkawa, Clive Peedell, Samir K. Bhattacharyya, Emily Woodward, Larry E. Miller
Summary: This study evaluated the clinical utility of the hydrogel rectal spacer in men receiving SBRT for prostate cancer. Results showed that the rectal spacer effectively reduced rectal radiation exposure and had a positive impact on GI toxicity.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Claudius Thome, Adisa Kursumovic, Peter Douglas Klassen, Gerrit J. Bouma, Richard Bostelmann, Frederic Martens, Martin Barth, Mark Arts, Larry E. Miller, Peter Vajkoczy, Robert Hes, Sandro Eustacchio, Dharmin Nanda, Hans-Peter Koehler, Christopher Brenke, Charlotte Flueh, Erik Van de Kelft, Richard Assaker, Jenny C. Kienzler, Javier Fandino
Summary: Patients with large annular defects following lumbar microdiscectomy are at high risk of symptomatic recurrence and reoperation. Adding a bone-anchored annular closure device to the procedure significantly reduces the risk of reherniation and reoperation over a 5-year follow-up period.
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Larry E. Miller, Mohit Khera, Samir Bhattacharyya, Mital Patel, Krista Nitschelm, Arthur L. Burnett
Summary: The purpose of this study was to determine the long-term survival rate of inflatable penile prostheses (PP) and identify potential factors that may affect device survival. Through a systematic review and meta-analysis, it was found that the survival rates of durable inflatable penile prostheses at 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, and 20 years were 93.3%, 91.0%, 87.2%, 76.8%, 63.7%, and 52.9% respectively. Newer studies had better device survival rates, but the factors responsible for the improvement remain unclear and require further research.
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Mohit Khera, Samir Bhattacharyya, Larry E. Miller
Summary: Regular aerobic exercise can improve erectile function in men, particularly those with lower baseline scores on the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-EF).
JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anna L. Miller, Mehul Bhattacharyya, Ruemon Bhattacharyya, Frederick Frankhauser, Larry E. Miller
Summary: This study investigated the social- and health-related factors associated with life dissatisfaction among adults in the US. The findings revealed that recent psychological distress, unmarried status, poor general health, lack of social/emotional support, and lower food security were independently associated with life dissatisfaction. The study also identified racial inequities in the prevalence of these factors, highlighting the need for targeted resource prioritization for racial minority groups.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kyle R. Eberlin, Christopher J. Dy, Mark D. Fischer, James L. Gluck, F. Thomas D. Kaplan, Thomas J. McDonald, Larry E. Miller, Alexander Palmer, Marc E. Walker, James F. Watt
Summary: This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the safety and effectiveness of ultrasound-guided CTR with mini-open CTR in patients with symptomatic CTS. The primary endpoint is the percentage of patients who return to normal daily activities within 3 days of the procedure. The results of this trial will have important clinical and economic implications for the treatment of CTS.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sirikan Rojanasarot, Benjamin Cutone, Samir Bhattacharyya, Kyle DeRouen, Larry E. Miller
Summary: The study found that in middle-aged men prescribed oral medication for LUTS secondary to BPH, the risk of BPH surgery was 10.2% over five years. Age was the primary factor associated with higher surgery risk.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Frederick Moore, Betsy H. Grunch, Larry E. Miller, Michael J. Musacchio
Summary: Before widespread adoption of new medical devices, thorough evaluation of safety, effectiveness, and cost-utility is essential. Health technology assessment is a systematic evaluation of benefits and harms aimed at informing healthcare policy decisions and preventing adoption of devices with harmful or doubtful value.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Kevin T. McVary, Bilal Chughtai, Larry E. Miller, Samir K. Bhattacharyya, Ryan A. Dornbier, Dean S. Elterman
Summary: LUTS caused by BPH in older men is highly prevalent, with a clinical need for safer, effective, and durable treatment options. Traditional surgical procedures for BPH have risks and side effects, leading to a growing interest in minimally invasive surgical treatments.
MEDICAL DEVICES-EVIDENCE AND RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Orthopedics
Larry E. Miller, Michael Fredericson, Roy D. Altman
ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2020)