Overall postoperative results with respect to the approach used (lateral transmuscular (LTM) and combined interlaminar/paraisthmic (CIP))
| Outcome | LTM | CIP |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent | 4 (20%) | 5 (18%) |
| Good | 15 (75%) | 11 (39%) |
| Satisfactory | 1 (5%) | 9 (32%) |
| Poor | 0 | 3 (11%) |
| Excellent to good (LTM (95%) > CIP (57%)), p<0.004 | ||
| Satisfactory to poor (CIP (43%) > LTM (5%)), p<0.004 | ||