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  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
4,639 Views
9 Pages

Microdiscectomy for the upward migration of upper lumbar herniated discs has a high risk of isthmus and facet injury. Fully endoscopic transforaminal discectomy can preserve normal bony structures during discectomy. The purpose of this study was to a...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2,943 Views
13 Pages

18 May 2025

Background: Transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (TELD) is a minimally invasive and popular surgical method for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation. Although TELD offers favourable outcomes and enables fast recovery, some patients experien...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,837 Views
10 Pages

21 October 2024

Background/Objectives: Transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (TELD) under local anesthesia is a promising minimally invasive surgical option for intractable lumbar disc herniation (LDH). However, our understanding of access pain prediction duri...

  • Review
  • Open Access

Full-Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: A Review of the Surgical Techniques, Indications and Anatomical Considerations

  • Stylianos Kapetanakis,
  • Mikail Chatzivasiliadis,
  • Nikolaos Gkantsinikoudis and
  • Konstantinos Pazarlis

18 December 2025

Full-endoscopic lumbar discectomy (FELD) has emerged over time as a minimally invasive alternative to conventional microdiscectomy. This narrative review summarizes the available evidence regarding the evolution, indications, techniques, and outcomes...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,481 Views
9 Pages

Enhancing Transforaminal Full Endoscopic Discectomy: Efficacy of the Hand Down Outside-In (HDOI) Technique

  • Yushi Yamaguchi,
  • Koichiro Ono,
  • Daisuke Fukuhara,
  • Akira Dezawa and
  • Tokifumi Majima

25 June 2024

Endoscopic lumbar discectomy (ELD) is a key advancement in minimally invasive spinal surgery, particularly for lumbar disc herniation. Interlaminar endoscopic lumbar discectomy (IELD) and transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (TELD) are the two...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,159 Views
10 Pages

Evaluation of Surgical Indications for Full Endoscopic Discectomy at Lumbosacral Disc Levels Using Three-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance/Computed Tomography Fusion Images Created with Artificial Intelligence

  • Katsuhisa Yamada,
  • Ken Nagahama,
  • Yuichiro Abe,
  • Yoshinori Hyugaji,
  • Daisuke Ukeba,
  • Tsutomu Endo,
  • Takashi Ohnishi,
  • Katsuro Ura,
  • Hideki Sudo and
  • Norimasa Iwasaki
  • + 1 author

28 April 2023

Background and Objectives: Although full endoscopic lumbar discectomy with the transforaminal approach (FED-TF) is a minimally invasive spinal surgery for lumbar disc herniation, the lumbosacral levels present anatomical challenges when performing FE...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,849 Views
12 Pages

Clinical Characteristics of Minimal Lumbar Disc Herniation and Efficacy of Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy via Transforaminal Approach: A Retrospective Study

  • Feifei Chen,
  • Guihe Yang,
  • Jinjin Wang,
  • Zhongpeng Ge,
  • Heran Wang,
  • Yifei Guo,
  • Heng Yang,
  • Xingzhi Jing,
  • Xiaoyang Liu and
  • Xingang Cui

20 March 2023

Objective: To define the characteristics of Mini LDH, develop new diagnostic references and examine the clinical efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy via a transforaminal approach (TF-PELD) for it. Methods: A total of 72 patients who...

  • Article
  • Open Access
957 Views
12 Pages

Background/Objectives: Transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy (TELD) is a minimally invasive spinal surgery known for its effectiveness, lower complication rates, faster recovery, and ability to be performed under local anesthesia. However, fora...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
3,885 Views
14 Pages

Feasibility of Using Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in the Prophylaxis of Dysesthesia in Transforaminal Endoscopic Discectomies of the Lumbar Spine

  • Paulo Sérgio Teixeira de Carvalho,
  • Max Rogério Freitas Ramos,
  • Alcy Caio da Silva Meireles,
  • Alexandre Peixoto,
  • Paulo de Carvalho,
  • Jorge Felipe Ramírez León,
  • Anthony Yeung and
  • Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski

(1) Background: Postoperative nerve root injury with dysesthesia is the most frequent sequela following lumbar endoscopic transforaminal discectomy. At times, it may be accompanied by transient and rarely by permanent motor weakness. The authors hypo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,065 Views
9 Pages

Effectiveness and Safety of Transforaminal Spinal Endoscopy: Analysis of 1000 Clinical Cases

  • Ignazio Tornatore,
  • Attilio Basile,
  • Alessandro Aureli,
  • Alessio Tarantino,
  • Giuseppe Orlando and
  • Rodrigo Buharaja

Background: Transforaminal spinal endoscopy is a minimally invasive technique used to treat several spinal conditions. Thanks to its minimally invasive approach, it offers numerous advantages over traditional open surgery, including reduced blood los...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,974 Views
12 Pages

Endoscopic Lumbar Disc Surgery Experience with the TESSYS Technique in 253 Case Series

  • Aldo Spallone,
  • Roman Vladimirovich Khalepa,
  • Evgeniya Amelina and
  • Amrakh Magerramov Asif ogly

26 March 2024

Background: Herniated lumbar disc (HLD) is a widespread medical problem which can require surgery. Minimally invasive surgical management can represent an extremely valuable option for patients suffering from HLDs. Transforaminal endoscopic lumbar di...

  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
2,487 Views
16 Pages

Outpatient Spine Procedures in Poland: Clinical Outcomes, Safety, Complications, and Technical Insights into an Ambulatory Spine Surgery Center

  • Kajetan Latka,
  • Waldemar Kolodziej,
  • Kacper Domisiewicz,
  • Dawid Pawus,
  • Tomasz Olbrycht,
  • Marcin Niedzwiecki,
  • Artur Zaczynski and
  • Dariusz Latka

10 November 2023

Purpose: This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of spine procedures performed in an ambulatory spine surgery unit in Poland. Patients and Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 318 patients who underwent ambulatory spine surgery betw...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,454 Views
16 Pages

Effect of Patient’s Characteristics and Surgical Technique on the Patient Outcomes and Satisfaction After Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy—A Long-Term Retrospective Study

  • Youssef Jamaleddine,
  • Ahmad Haj Hussein,
  • Ahmad Afyouni,
  • Zaid Mayta,
  • Lemir Majed El Ayoubi,
  • Pascale Salameh,
  • Ramzi Moucharafieh,
  • Mohamad Omar Honeine and
  • Mohammad Badra

20 February 2025

Background: Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) is a minimally invasive surgical technique for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation. Despite its growing popularity, limited research has explored the influence of patient characteristic...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
2,865 Views
17 Pages

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Preoperative Characteristics and Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Part I Endoscopic Microdiscectomy

  • Long Di,
  • Andrew Wang,
  • Kate E. Stillman,
  • Lauren K. Tierney,
  • Solomon G. Jackson,
  • Andrew J. Sasser,
  • Alexander Valecillo,
  • Tyler Cardinal,
  • Seth Tigchelaar and
  • Adham M. Khalafallah
  • + 1 author

24 September 2025

Background/Objectives: Rates of degenerative spinal pathology are increasing, driving interest in minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques that facilitate faster recovery. Full endoscopic lumbar discectomy (FELD) and biportal endoscopic lumbar di...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,827 Views
11 Pages

22 November 2022

Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a common condition which can lead to back pain. Although surgical treatments for LDH are well established, complications such as spinal instability and narrowing of adjacent facet joints are still frequently reported....