[A microsurgery operation for lumbar disc herniation (author's transl)]

Abstract

An application of operating microscope for lumbar disc herniation surgery may reduce surgical trauma as compared to non-microsurgical procedure. This can be done very easily by monosegmental approach and employing of the improved optical conditions. This procedure implies better differentiation of anatomical structures and therefore also gentler manipulation of nerve root and dural sac. This procedure can be led to (1) much less bleeding, (2) much less (little) damage of muscle and nerve, (3) less local complication due to postoperative muscular insufficiency, (4) short period of the hospitalization and (5) easiler having postoperative rehabilitation.