Clinical and radiological outcomes of unilateral biportal endoscopy and percutaneous endoscopic interlaminar discectomy for highly downward-migrated lumbar disc herniation: a retrospective study
Haifeng Liu, Siping Zhang, Kuixian Zhang, Jiangtao Zhou, Chui Qian · 2026
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Haifeng Liu and four colleagues compare in 2026 two endoscopic operations for lumbar disc herniation where the slipped disc fragment has migrated far downward. One method uses two portals, the other a single interlaminar route, and both aim to relieve nerve pressure through small openings. Records covered sixty-one patients followed for twelve months after surgery.
The two-portal group finished operations faster and showed a wider cleared spinal canal with less leftover disc material afterward. That group also lost more blood, stayed in hospital longer, and reported worse back pain three days after surgery, with more shrinkage of back muscles on scans. Pain, disability, complication rates, and standard success ratings ended up similar overall. The authors advise choosing by surgeon experience and each patient's anatomy.
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| CREATOR | Haifeng Liu, Siping Zhang, Kuixian Zhang, Jiangtao Zhou, Chui Qian |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 44682 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |