Technical Considerations and Avoiding Complications in Interlaminar Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy

Author: Manuel GONZÁLEZ-MURILLO ; Juan CASTRO-TORAL ; Ricardo CASAL-GRAU ; César BONOME-ROEL ; César BONOME-GONZÁLEZ ; Juan Álvarez DE MON-MONTOLIÚ
Publication Type:Technical Note
From: Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Technique 2024;9(Suppl 2):S136-S140
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: The fully endoscopic technique has become the most effective and safest option for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation. Specifically, the interlaminar approach, which was first described at the beginning of the 21st century, is used for the treatment of L4–5 and L5–S1 intracanal disc herniation. Learning protocolized maneuvers facilitates reproducibility and increases the safety of the procedure. The description of the main maneuvers in this article aims to reduce complications and the learning curve with their widespread implementation.