The success rate of surgery for lumbar disc herniation is still relatively high, whether minimally invasive surgery or open surgery, basically it can reach about 90%-95% success rate, the success rate of surgery is related to the indications for surgery, the patient’s own situation and many other aspects. Lumbar disc herniation is a common disease in spinal surgery, and some patients may need surgical intervention when conservative treatment is ineffective or severe neurological dysfunction occurs. Surgery is currently divided into two categories: minimally invasive and open. In recent years, due to the popularity of microscopy and the optimization of internal fixation, the success rate of lumbar spine surgery has been very high, and basically, it can reach a success rate of about 90%-95%. The success rate of lumbar disc herniation surgery has a great relationship with the indications for surgery. Strict physical examination, imaging examination and other auxiliary examinations before surgery play a very important role in the success of the surgery; in addition, the fewer the underlying diseases of the patients themselves, the more favorable for the success of the surgery. Patients with lumbar disc herniation should consult the doctor in time, and take the doctor’s suggestion for reasonable treatment after perfect examination.