Comparative analysis of clinical outcomes and healthcare costs following endoscopic versus open lumbar discectomy: a multidatabase study utilizing TriNetX, NIS, and NASS.
OBJECTIVE Endoscopic lumbar discectomy (ELD) has emerged as a minimally invasive alternative to open lumbar discectomy (OLD), with advantages including reduced tissue disruption and amenability to outpatient settings. Comparative data on clinical outcomes and costs across care settings remain limited. This study levera...