ArticleFrontiers in surgery2026
Percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy vs. unilateral biportal endoscopy for far lateral lumbar disc herniation: a retrospective comparative study.
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Objective: To compare the early clinical efficacy, perioperative parameters, and safety profiles of percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy (PTED) and unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) discectomy in treating single-level far lateral lumbar disc herniation (FLLDH). Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed 81 patients with FLLDH treated between January 2021 and June 2024. Patients were allocated to the PTED group ( Results: All patients completed 12-month follow-up. The two groups were comparable at baseline ( Conclusion: Both PTED and UBE are effective minimally invasive techniques for FLLDH, offering comparable and excellent mid-term clinical outcomes. PTED offers advantages in reduced surgical trauma and faster early recovery, whereas UBE provides superior endoscopic visualization. The choice of technique can be individualized based on patient characteristics and surgical expertise.
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