Perioperative data for primary group (single-level AxiaLIF with PLF) and secondary group (AxiaLIF without PLF and surgeries involving levels other than L5-S1)
| Primary group (n = 28) | Secondary group (n = 13) | |
|---|---|---|
| Operative time (min) | 125.2 (72–212) | 157.0 (59–307) |
| Interbody blood loss (mL) | 28.3 (10–100) | 30.8 (10–100) |
| Posterior blood loss (mL) | 36.0 (10–150) | 116.3 (10–400) |
| Length of stay (d) | 1.6 (0–13*) | 1.7 ( 1–3) |
NOTE. Values provided are mean (range).
↵* Length of stay was extended for patient with rectal tear; otherwise, the mean was 1.2 days, with a range from 0 to 3 days.