Microdiscectomy vs Endoscopic Discectomy: Is there a difference

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If you’ve been told you need back surgery for a herniated disc, you’re probably asking:

What’s the difference between an endoscopic discectomy and a microdiscectomy? And should I be scared?

In this episode, I sit down with two board-certified neurosurgeons from The Endoscopic Spine Institute of New York. Dr Sanjay Konakondla and Dr Albert Telfeian break down for us:

• Endoscopic discectomy vs microdiscectomy
• How each procedure is performed
• Recovery timelines and expectations
• Who is a candidate for each surgery
• Why surgery doesn’t have to be terrifying
• What “getting back to normal” really looks like

If you’re dealing with a lumbar disc herniation, sciatica, or considering back surgery, this conversation will give you clarity and calm.

We discuss how modern spine surgery has evolved, what actually happens in the operating room, and why many patients return to walking, working, exercising, and living fully again.

Whether you're researching minimally invasive spine surgery or trying to decide between endoscopic spine surgery and microdiscectomy, this episode will help you understand your options.

Find The Endoscopic Spine Institute at:
https://esiny.com/

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