Clinical Outcome and Influencing Factor for Repeat Lumbar Discectomy for Ipsilateral Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation

Abstract

Conventional open lumbar discectomy performed as repeat surgery for recurrent herniation showed satisfactory results. Based on the results of this study, repeat discectomy can be recommended for the management of recurrent lumbar disc herniation. Further study is needed to evaluate factors related to the outcomes of repeat discectomy.