Which is better, open or minimally invasive for herniated discs?

In the lumbar disc herniation surgical treatment, there is no open or minimally invasive which one is better, both have their own advantages and disadvantages, and should be selected according to the patient’s specific situation. 1. Open surgery: traditional surgery can realize lumbar fusion, lumbar decompression, lumbar disc removal and other operations at one time, usually suitable for patients with complex conditions such as multi-segment herniation, combined with slipped vertebrae and spinal stenosis, etc., but the surgical incision is relatively large. 2. Minimally invasive surgery: Usually, the surgery can be done directly under the endoscope, and the surgical incision is only 1~2cm, which is less destructive to the normal tissues of the human body, but it is usually only suitable for single-segment lumbar disc herniation, and the herniated segments are not slipped or unstable. If you are found to have a lumbar disc herniation, you should go to a regular hospital for examination in time, and the doctor will analyze your condition comprehensively and choose the appropriate treatment.