Abstract
Minimally invasive surgical (MIS) approaches to the lumbar spine have been touted for their shorter length of hospital stay, reduced healthcare costs, lower postoperative pain, and lower blood loss when compared to open surgery [1–3]. The minimally invasive lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) has been praised for its improved preservation of posterior ligamentous structures, large cage footplate, high fusion rates, and enhanced ability to correct coronal malalignment when compared to traditional posterior approaches [4–7].