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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

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Microendoscopic discectomy (MED) is a safe and effective surgical option for lumbar disc herniation, offering significant pain relief and faster recovery. This minimally invasive technique demonstrates high success rates and fewer complications compared to traditional methods.

Keywords:
Lumbar disc herniationmicroendoscopic discectomyminimally invasive spine surgery

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  • Lumbar disc herniation is a prevalent cause of low back pain, affecting a large percentage of the population.
  • Standard open discectomy and minimally invasive techniques like microendoscopic discectomy (MED) are primary surgical options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy, advantages, limitations, and complications of microendoscopic discectomy (MED) for lumbar disc herniations.
  • To assess patient outcomes using Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and modified Suezawa and Schreiber (MSS) scoring systems.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 300 patients with single-level herniated discs undergoing MED using a Microscopic Endoscopic Tubular Retraction System.
  • Preoperative and postoperative assessments using VAS and MSS scoring, with final evaluation based on MacNab criteria at 6 months.

Main Results:

  • The overall success rate was high, with 87.6% improvement in VAS scores, 91.6% in MSS scores, and 92.67% based on MacNab criteria at 6 months.
  • Mean operative time was 82 minutes, mean hospital stay was 5.3 days, with a 6% complication rate.
  • Significant reduction in mean VAS scores from 8.7 preoperatively to 1.12 at 6 months postoperatively.

Conclusions:

  • Microendoscopic discectomy (MED) is a safe and effective procedure for lumbar disc herniation.
  • MED offers benefits such as reduced blood loss, shorter operative time, and quicker recovery.
  • Potential limitations include a learning curve and the possibility of complications like recurrent herniation.