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Functional Outcome of Biportal Endoscopy Spine Surgery for Lumbar Disc Herniation Diseases Risdianto, Ajid; Andar, Erie; Brotoarianto, Happy Kurnia; Priambada, Dody; Muttaqin, Zainal; Prihastomo, Krisna Tsaniadi; Bakthiar, Yuriz; Arifin, Muhammad Thohar
Majalah Kedokteran Bandung Vol 57, No 3 (2025)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15395/mkb.v57.4128

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Biportal endoscopic spine surgery (BESS) is an innovative, minimally invasive technique to treat lumbar disc herniation (LDH). BESS provides superior surgical visualization with minimal tissue dissection. However, its application requires a thorough understanding of endoscopic anatomy and adaptation of endoscopy equipment, which are key factors in achieving optimal functional outcomes post-surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the functional outcomes and complications of BESS performed on 49 patients between 2020 and 2022 at Dr. Kariadi Hospital, Semarang, Indonesia. The majority of patients (53%) had herniation at the L4-5 level, followed by L5-S1. Pain assessment using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) demonstrated a significant reduction in pain, from 4.26 to 1.5, post-surgery. Functional outcomes, as evaluated using MacNab’s Criteria, revealed that 93.8% of patients achieved a satisfactory condition, with 36.7% reporting no pain and 57.1% experiencing occasional pain that did not affect their daily activities. Complications were minimal, with two cases of dural tears and intraoperative bleeding. The study concludes that BESS is a safe and effective procedure for LDH, resulting in significant pain relief and functional improvement, although certain technical challenges persist.
The survival benefits of adjuvant radiotherapy for malignant meningioma: a retrospective cohort study Bakhtiar, Yuriz; Eka Setiawan, Fariz; Ilmansyah, Rafi; Prihastomo, Krisna Tsaniadi; Priambada, Dody; Rizky Aryani Septarina, Faiza; Arifin, Muhamad Thohar; Muttaqin, Zainal
Universa Medicina Vol. 44 No. 3 (2025): Ahead Of Print
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18051/UnivMed.2025.v44.318-327

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BackgroundMalignant meningiomas (MM) are rare aggressive tumors associated with poor survival outcomes. Due to their rarity, there is limited data on the outcomes and prognostic factors of MM patients, particularly on adjuvant radiotherapy roles in this tumor population. This study aims to investigate the clinical characteristics, prognostic factors, and survival outcomes of MM with focus on survival benefits of adjuvant radiotherapy. MethodsThis retrospective cohort study analyzed 19 MM patients, who were initially subjected to postoperative radiotherapy, at Dr. Kariadi General Hospital, Semarang, from 2013 to 2023. Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to estimate survival rates at 1, 2, and 5 years. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with overall survival (OS). Variables with a p-value ≤ 0.25 in univariate analysis were included in the multivariate models. ResultsThe median OS was 16 months (95% CI 0.0–40.2), with estimated 1-year, 2-year, and 5-year survival rates of 52.6%, 42.1%, and 15.8%, respectively. Adjuvant radiotherapy (RDT) was associated with a significantly improved OS (p<0.001). However, sex, age, tumor location, and extent of resection did not show a significant association with OS. Cox regression showed that RDT had no statistically significant effect on OS in the multivariate model (HR = 0, 95% CI 0–1.8, p=0.923). ConclusionAdjuvant radiotherapy is critical for improving OS in MM patients, and gross-total resection (GTR) alone does not guarantee better long-term outcomes. Further studies with larger cohorts and molecular analysis are necessary to refine treatment strategies for MM.