Learning curve of percutaneous endoscopic interlaminar lumbar discectomy versus open lumbar microdiscectomy at the L5-S1 level.
Seong SonYong AhnSang Gu LeeWoo Kyung KimPublished in: PloS one (2020)
Although the learning curve of PEILD was more difficult than that of OLM, the mean operation time was shorter in the PEILD group than that in the OLM group. Moreover, based on the surgical outcomes, PEILD showed efficacy and safety similar to those of OLM.