Survey research of patient's preference on choosing microscopic or endoscopic spine surgery for lumbar discectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are several surgical methods of lumbar discectomy which provide the similar clinical outcomes. There is no clear evidence for how to select the procedures. To better understand the patient's opinion and decision process in the selection of surgical methods between microscopic lumbar discectomy (MLD) and endoscopic lumbar discectomy (ELD).

Methods

A cross-sectional survey study. Summary information sheet was created by reviewing the comparative literatures, and tested for quality and bias. Participants read the summary information sheet then were asked to complete the anonymous questionnaire.

Results

Seventy-six patients (71%) of patients who had no experience in lumbar discectomy selected ELD while 31 patients (29%) selected MLD. There were significan

SUBMITTER: Keorochana G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10079117 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature