Comparison of Functional Outcomes Between Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery and Discectomy in Massive Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Retrospective Analysis.

Both show good functional outcome but better in discectomy. Recurrent herniation and instability were noticed more with discectomy and ASD was more common after fusion surgeries. The choice of procedure should be individualized, and it also depends on surgical expertise, but in developing countries where resources are constrained, discectomy should be preferred.