Transforaminal full-endoscopic surgery under local anesthesia for lumbar radiculopathy: Preliminary results | Synapse
April 25, 2026Open Access
Transforaminal full-endoscopic surgery under local anesthesia for lumbar radiculopathy: Preliminary results
Key Points
This research aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of transforaminal full-endoscopic surgery under local anesthesia for lumbar radiculopathy.
Preliminary case series
Utilized local anesthesia
Focused on lumbar radiculopathy treatment outcomes
Transforaminal full-endoscopic surgery was found to be feasible under local anesthesia.
Results suggest effective symptom relief for lumbar radiculopathy with this approach.
Abstract
The results in this preliminary case series suggest that TF-FESS under local anesthesia is a feasible and effective treatment for lumbar radiculopathy. J. Med. Invest. 73 : 129-134, February, 2026.