a. | There is immediate pain relief after surgery in almost all cases. |
b. | The ligament and the disc-annulus remain intact. |
c. | Herniated disc/Sequester can be accessed directly. |
d. | No General anesthesia, thus lower risk of nerve damage and thrombosis. |
e. | Short duration of hospital stay. |
f. | Faster recovery for daily life and work. |
g. | Small incision given with single stich applied for closure. |
h. | Minimal invasive approach, thus lower risk of infection and bleeding. |