Laser-Assisted Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy and Discectomy for Lateral and Foraminal Cervical Disc Herniation

Abstract

Laser-assisted PCFD is an efficacious surgical option for treating lateral cervical disc herniation. The pinpoint accuracy of the laser scalpel facilitates sophisticated decompression within a limited surgical field, and may reduce the risk of intraoperative bleeding and neural damage.