The hazards and risks of lumbar herniated disc surgery are: the risk of recurrence, the risk of wound infection, and the damage to the body caused by anesthesia. Any kind of surgery will have certain risks, and the hazards and risks of lumbar disc herniation surgery are: damage to nerves and dura mater during surgery, recurrence of lumbar disc herniation; if it is an open surgery, the probability of postoperative wound infection is also very high, and the wounds may proliferate and the skin may swell and ulcerate; some people are allergic to anesthesia, and in severe cases, they may even go into shock. Herniated lumbar disc surgery can relieve the compression of the disc on the nerve root, thus relieving the radiating pain and numbness of the lower limbs to some extent. Meanwhile, with the advancement of technology, the hazards and risks of lumbar disc herniation surgery have been greatly reduced. Patients should consider the risks and benefits before deciding whether to undergo surgery. However, with standardized operation by professional doctors in regular hospitals, the above-mentioned hazards and risks can generally be avoided, so there is no need to worry too much.