Endoscopic vs microdiscectomy: which back surgery is better?
NCT ID NCT06615518
First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This completed study compared two minimally invasive surgeries for herniated discs: full endoscopic discectomy (FELD) and microdiscectomy (MD). Researchers measured pain relief and functional recovery in 200 patients over 12 months. The goal was to see if the newer endoscopic technique offers faster recovery and less early pain while maintaining similar long-term results.
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Locations
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Uniwesytecki Szpital Kliniczny
Opole, Opole Voivodeship, 45-001, Poland
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Wojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny im Św Jadwigi w Opolu
Opole, Opole Voivodeship, 45-221, Poland
What this could mean
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Active substance
Full Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy (FELD) and Microdiscectomy (MD) surgical procedures
What this could lead to
If FELD proves superior, it could offer patients a less invasive option with faster recovery and less early pain after surgery for herniated discs.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study with 200 participants, so results are available but may not apply to all patients. Both surgeries are established, so the difference may be small.
Conditions
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