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In the literature, the application of a minimally invasive technique, the lumbar spinous process\u2013splitting (LSPS) technique, has been reported.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n               Methods\u2003In this study, we present a case series of 12 patients who underwent LSPS from September 2019 to April 2020. Two patients had a cyst of the ligamentum flavum, eight a single-level lumbar canal stenosis (LCS), and two a two-level LCS. Moreover, we propose a novel morphological classification of postoperative muscle atrophy and present volumetric analysis of the decompression achieved.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n               Results\u2003There were no complications related to this technique. In all patients, the vertebral canal area was more than doubled by the procedure. The muscle sparing showed grade A, according to our classification.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n               Conclusion\u2003To our knowledge, this is the first description of this surgical technique and the first LSPSL case series in Europe. 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