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Types of operations performed and duration of surgery (minutes)
| PLIF | Fusion only | Fusion + laminectomy | Fusion + Debridement/tumor resection | Dorsoventral fusion | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No of patients | 24 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 67 |
| Mean time of surgery (range) | 205 (126–307) | 151 (58–350) | 135 (60–182) | 163 (70–260) | 336 (232–454) | 187 (58–454) |
Abbreviation: PLIF, posterior lumbar interbody fusion.
