Disadvantages of lumbar microsurgery

Lumbar spine microscope surgery is not a disadvantage, but only due to minimally invasive surgery, there are limitations such as small field, difficult operation, small operability range. Lumbar microscopic surgery is mainly used for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation, compared with conventional surgery there are advantages such as less trauma, faster recovery, but also has certain limitations. On the one hand, due to the small field of vision, the operation cannot be performed under direct vision, and the local nerves and blood vessels cannot be thoroughly exposed and protected, so theoretically, the risk of nerve and blood vessel injuries is a little higher. Due to the exposure and difficulty of operation, intraoperative hemostasis may be incomplete, which may lead to the formation of local hematoma causing tissue adhesion. On the other hand, minimally invasive microscopy for disc removal is more likely to result in recurrent symptoms after surgery than traditional surgery due to the restriction of narrow surgical access, which makes it difficult to completely remove the disc tissue. Whether or not lumbar microscopic surgery is suitable for you will be evaluated by your physician after your consultation.