Biportal Endoscopic Technique versus Open Microdiscectomy for Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Retrospective Comparative Study
The BE technique for RLDH offers comparable outcomes to OLM, with advantages in reduced early postoperative back pain and shorter hospital stays. The high magnification and dynamic handling of the BE technique make it a viable alternative for revision surgeries. Further studies with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up periods are needed to validate these findings.
Authors
- Mehmet İlker Özer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5700-860X)
- Göktuğ Ülkü (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1430-2977)
- Mehmet Can Ezgü (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7537-0055)
- Oğuz Kağan Demirtaş (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3913-5899)
Institutions
- Ministry of Health (TR)
- Ankara University (TR)
- University of Health Science (KH)
- Memorial Ankara Hospital (TR)
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR)
- University of Health Sciences Antigua (AG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Neurosurgery
- Published
- 2025-12-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2025.124777
- Primary Topic
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00