Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and minimally invasive extraforaminal lumbar interbody fusion are effective techniques for addressing degenerative lumbar spine disorders, and researchers with New York City-based Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital outlined a 10-step technique for the procedures with navigation assistance. Researchers described two 10-step workflows for minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and minimally invasive extraforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. The techniques use 3D navigation, expandable interbody cages and single-step navigated pedicle screws to reduce radiation exposure. A total 340 minimally invasive TLIF cases and 10 minimally invasive ELIF procedures completed between 2014 and 2024 were reviewed. The minimally invasive ELIF approach avoided direct canal exposure and showed no complications or revisions in the small group.