Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy via Sacral Ala-Transverse Process Approach for the Treatment of Far-Lateral Disc Herniation at L5/S1: A Technical Note and Case Series
The sacral ala-transverse process approach enabled effective decompression of far-lateral L5/S1 disc herniations, addressing the anatomical constraints of this level. The technique provided excellent pain relief and functional recovery, offering a safe, effective alternative to traditional open surgery at L5/S1.
Authors
- Ke Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1257-6034)
- Haiying Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4972-8719)
- Bin Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8429-5384)
- Yan Liang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4596-587X)
- Panfeng Yu
Institutions
- Hebei North University (CN)
- Peking University (CN)
- Hospital of Hebei Province (CN)
- Peking University People's Hospital (CN)
- County Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Neurosurgery
- Published
- 2025-08-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2025.124406
- Primary Topic
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Peking University People's Hospital