Percutaneous Discectomy

[Keano16]

Originally Posted by cp7959

Does anyone have any experience with a Lumbar Percutaneous Discectomy ?

Surgeons?
Cost?
Experience?
Success rate?

Any input is appreciated.

Percutaneous Discectomy is too wide term.

Please clarify if you are interested in:

APLD - Automated Percutaneous Lumbar Discectomy
PLDD - Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression
ELD - Endoscopic Lumbar Decompression/Discectomy

Most advanced method of percutaneous discectomy is ENDOSCOPIC DISCECTOMY (ELD). It utilizes endoscope for treating various of pathologies, but in this case disc herniation.

This technique is superior to traditional open discectomy, costs less and has many advantages.