What is the disadvantage of minimally invasive lumbar spinal fusion?
As with any new technique, one of the major disadvantages is the additional time needed to perform the procedure. While a surgeon may be very comfortable with the traditional surgical fusion techniques, it will take time to be able to achieve the same outcome using these new methods. Surgeons with more experience can now perform lumbar spinal fusion in equal or even less time than with the traditional techniques. Not all surgeons perform these techniques, so it may not be available from your current surgeon or in your area. How effective is minimally invasive lumbar spinal fusion? The results for the minimally invasive lumbar spinal fusion through the abdomen have not been as good as the traditional anterior fusion techniques. The success of the fusion has been less reliable, the operative times are longer and there are increased risks of injury to the nerves using the minimally invasive techniques. Because of this, many surgeons have stopped using this technique. The results of the mi
