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5-Minute Summary: The Potential Elimination of Blood Transfusions in Lumbar Spine Fusion Surgery: Clinical Case Series of 620 Consecutive Minimally Invasive TLIF Surgeries and Review of the Literature episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 4 MIN

5-Minute Summary: The Potential Elimination of Blood Transfusions in Lumbar Spine Fusion Surgery: Clinical Case Series of 620 Consecutive Minimally Invasive TLIF Surgeries and Review of the Literature

from JOEI The Journal · host Ira H. Kirschenbaum, MD

Lumbar spine fusion is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the operative management of adult degenerative spine disorders. The dual incision, mini-open TLIF surgery uses a minimally invasive surgical technique that decompresses neural elements through placement of an anterior interbody disc spacer and posterior stabilization with pedicle screws.

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