| MMI-TLIF (n = 49) | Open-TLIF (n = 49) |
---|---|---|
Fluoroscopy time (sec)* | 15.8 (10–42) | 12.3 (8–36) |
Blood loss (ml)* | 75.2 (52–128) | 215.2 (175–650) |
Duration of surgery (min)* | 91.3 (85–135) | 82.5 (75–112) |
Length of hospitalization (days)* | 3.7 (3–7) | 6.9 (5–12) |
VAS: Immediate postop/on discharge* | 5.0 (4–7)/1.7 (1–5) | 6.0 (4–9)/2.8 (1–6) |
Ambulation: room/ward (postoperative day)* | 1.4 (1–2)/2.3 (2–3) | 3.0 (2–4)/4.1 (3–6) |
Total morphine (PCA, mg)* | 15.1 (12–20) | 33. (25–42) |