Disadvantages of minimally invasive discoscopic surgery usually include relative susceptibility to recurrence after surgery and susceptibility to nerve root damage. Minimally invasive discoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that usually involves a small surgical opening and limited exposure. As a result, there are limitations in decompression or symptomatic relief, which may result in incomplete removal of the herniated disc, leaving part of the lesion behind, thus making the patient susceptible to postoperative recurrence. When the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc presses on the nerve roots for a long time and the scope is large, the adhesion between the nerve roots will be more serious. Minimally invasive discoscopic surgery may not be able to determine the exact location of the adhesions, which may cause damage to the nerve roots at the adhesions and lead to corresponding complications. Despite its drawbacks, minimally invasive discoscopic surgery is less invasive, quicker to recover, and suitable for patients who are intolerant to open surgery. Patients are advised to follow their doctor’s instructions to evaluate their condition before choosing the appropriate surgical procedure.