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Percutaneous endoscopic laser discectomy (PELD). A new surgical technique for non-sequestrated lumbar discs
H M Mayer1, M Brock, H P Berlien
1Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Steglitz, Freie Universität Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany.
Acta Neurochirurgica. Supplementum
|January 1, 1992
Abstract:
Basic features and techniques of percutaneous endoscopic laser discectomy are described and the results in 6 patients reported. Indications are: discogenic radicular symptoms, caused by disc protrusions, which do not respond to conservative treatment. Contra-indications are: major neurological deficit, segmental instability and spondylolisthesis, extruded disc prolapse, narrow spinal canal or lateral recess.