The article discusses the rate of reoperation and risk factors associated with percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD), a minimally invasive surgery for treating lumbar disc herniation. The study conducted a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent PELD at a hospital from November 2016 to May 2020. Among the 435 patients included in the study, the reoperation rate was 6.2%. The primary cause of reoperation was the recurrence of herniation, followed by incomplete decompression, persistent low back pain, and postoperative infection. Age, severe disc degeneration, and lack of postoperative exercises were identified as independent risk factors for reoperation. The findings provide valuable insights into the outcomes and factors affecting the need for reoperation after PELD
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BACKGROUND Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) has gained popularity as a minimally invasive surgery for treating lumbar disc herniation. However, there is limited research focusing on the reoperation rate and its associated factors. This study aims to investigate the rate of reoperation and identify the causes and risk factors for reoperation after PELD. MATERIAL AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent PELD (interlaminar and transforaminal…
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Med Sci Monit. 2023 Aug 15;29:e939844. doi: 10.12659/MSM.939844.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) has gained popularity as a minimally invasive surgery for treating lumbar disc herniation. However, there is limited research focusing on the reoperation rate and its associated factors. This study aims to investigate the rate of reoperation and identify the causes and risk,
Med Sci Monit. 2023 Aug 15;29:e939844. doi: 10.12659/MSM.939844.
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) has gained popularity as a minimally invasive surgery for treating lumbar disc herniation. However, there is limited research focusing on the reoperation rate and its associated factors. This study aims to investigate the rate of reoperation and identify the causes and risk factors for reoperation after PELD. MATERIAL AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent PELD (interlaminar and transforaminal approaches) at our hospital from November 2016 to May 2020. A matched case-control design was employed to identify relevant risk factors for reoperation, with a matching ratio of 1:3. Clinical characteristics and radiological parameters were compared, and univariate analysis was performed using independent samples t-test and chi-squared test. RESULTS Among the 435 patients included in the study, the reoperation rate for those with a minimum 2-year follow-up was 6.2% (27/435). The causes of reoperation and their respective rates were as follows: recurrence of lumbar disc herniation (3.2%, 14/435), incomplete decompression (1.8%, 8/435), persistent low back pain (0.7%, 3/435), and postoperative infection (0.5%, 2/435). Univariate analysis revealed that age (P=0.015), Pfirrmann grade IV-V (P=0.017), and lack of active straight leg raise exercises (P=0.026) were significantly associated with reoperation. Multiple logistic regression analysis indicated that age (P=0.001), Pfirrmann grade IV-V (P=0.033), and lack of active straight leg raise exercises postoperatively (P=0.003) were independent risk factors for reoperation after PELD. CONCLUSIONS The primary cause of reoperation in lumbar disc herniation patients after PELD was recurrence of the herniation. Additionally, severe disc degeneration, older age, and lack of active straight leg raise exercises were identified as significant risk factors associated with an increased reoperation rate.
PMID:37580900 | DOI:10.12659/MSM.939844
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Risk Factors and Causes of Reoperation in Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients after Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: A Retrospective Case Series with a Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up