Abstract
The technical development has caused a reintroduction of endoscopic techniques directed towards degenerative spine disease. A summary of the endoscopic procedure is given in this review. The spinal canal is reached through an inter-laminar or transforaminal access. In comparison with open surgery the percutaneous transforaminal access seems especially advantageous for the removal of paramedian and/or foraminal herniated disc material. However, careful patient selection is required, as the restricted manoeuverability and working zone of the endoscope and patient specific pathoanatomy in some cases will disfavour endoscopy.
Translated title of the contribution | Endoscopic removal of lumbar disc herniation |
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Original language | Danish |
Article number | V05230322 |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Læger |
Volume | 185 |
Issue number | 43 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 23 Oct 2023 |