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Advantages and disadvantages of MI-TLIF over open TLIF
| Advantages |
| Less operative blood loss |
| Shorter length of stay |
| Fewer complications |
| Faster recovery |
| Cosmetically superior |
| Disadvantages |
| Technically more difficult |
| Steep learning curve |
| More expensive |
