Percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal discectomy and unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy for lumbar disc herniation: a comparative analysis of learning curves.

Zhangfu LiHonghao YangYaoshen ZhangChaofan HanYuzeng LiuLi GuanJincai YangYong HaiAixing Pan

Published in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2024)

PETD and UBED surgery are effective in the treatment of LDH with a low incidence of complications. However, achieving mastery in PETD necessitates a learning curve of 40 cases, while UBED requires a minimum of 15 cases to reach proficiency.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
ultrasound guided
risk factors
coronary artery disease
acute coronary syndrome
percutaneous coronary intervention
replacement therapy
radiofrequency ablation