The utilization of percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy in recurrent lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The utilization of percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) in lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is well established as a safe, effective intervention. However, in approximately 5-15% of cases herniation recurs. The role of PELD at this juncture is not well established in literature. The aim of this study is to identify the usability of PELD in comparison to other minimally invasive options to treat recurrent lumbar herniated disc.

Methods

We searched the PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science. Studies with less than 10 patients, published abstracts without full texts, and systematic review papers were excluded. Both transforaminal (TF) and interlaminar (IL) approaches were included. A risk of bias assessment was performed for each study.

Results

A total of

SUBMITTER: Ravikumar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11998055 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature