Initial learning curve after switching to uniportal endoscopic discectomy for lumbar disc herniations

ConclusionsEndoscopic discectomy was shown to be safe and effective for symptomatic disc herniations in an ambulatory setting. Median operative time decreases by half over the first 50 patients in our learning curve, while reoperation rates remained similar without the need for hospital transfer or conversion to an open procedure in an ambulatory setting.Level of evidenceLevel III, prospective cohort.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research