Microdiscectomy is the gold-standard with decades of follow-up data. Endoscopic discectomy is increasingly used for selected single-level cases — smaller incision, less muscle trauma. Outcomes are comparable in well-selected patients; choice depends on anatomy and surgeon preference.
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