Endoscopic discectomy for L4-L5 disc herniation: A meta-analysis comparing transforaminal and interlaminar approaches
Both approaches produce similar results regarding overall complications, reoperation rates, operative time, LOS, and PROMs. The choice of approach should thus be based on surgeon experience, patient-specific anatomy, and resource availability.
Authors
- Ramzi Moucharafieh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2042-9635)
- Mohammad Badra
- Youssef Jamaleddine (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9494-3234)
- Ralph Maroun
- Chahine Assi
Institutions
- Lebanese University (LB)
- University of Balamand (LB)
- University Medical Center Rizk Hospital (LB)
- Hôpital Georges-Clemenceau (FR)
- Lebanese American University (LB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Brain and Spine
- Published
- 2026-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bas.2026.105925
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 36.00