Far Lateral Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy

The traditional open approach for treating far lateral disc herniations at L5-S1 is challenging. Alternatively, the transforaminal endoscopic approach lands directly at the far lateral zone and requires little or no facet resection to achieve decompression.

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The traditional open approach for treating far lateral disc herniations at L5-S1 is challenging. Alternatively, the transforaminal endoscopic approach lands directly at the far lateral zone and requires little or no facet resection to achieve decompression.

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Lumbar Transforaminal Lateral Endoscopic Approach for L5/S1 Discectomy

Surgical Technique Animations | 03:28 | English | 02/05/2026 | AN2-000614-en-US B
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Surgical Technique Animations (1)


Surgical Technique Guides (1)

Far Lateral Transforaminal Lumbar Discectomy
Far Lateral Transforaminal Lumbar Discectomy
English | 01/21/2026 | LT1-000365-en-US A

Brochures (2)

Ultra-Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures
Ultra-Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures
English | 09/03/2025 | pFL1-000980-en-US C
Spine Resource Shortcuts
Spine Resource Shortcuts
English | 01/17/2025 | BR1-004430-en-US G

Case Presentation Videos (2)

Far Lateral Discectomy: Case Presentation of a 70-Year-Old Patient
Mark Mahan, MD
06:08 | English | 10/10/2025 | VID1-006957-en-US A
The Complexity Scale for Endoscopic Spine Procedures
Mazda Farshad, MD
03:11 | English | 04/24/2025 | VID1-007566-en-US A

Catalogs (1)

Spine | Imaging and Instrumentation
Spine | Imaging and Instrumentation
English | 12/01/2025 | LB1-000396-en-US H

Coding Guides (1)

Spine 2025 Coding and Reimbursement Guidelines
Spine 2025 Coding and Reimbursement Guidelines
English | 07/01/2025 | DOC1-001705-en-US B

Miscellaneous (2)

Endoscopic Approaches to Spine: The Curriculum Pathway
01:49 | English | 05/21/2025 | VID1-004141-en-US A
Join the Endoscopic Spine Evolution
01:55 | English | 02/12/2024 | VID1-004194-en-US C

Office Forms & Reference Documents (2)

Spine Evolutions 2025: Audience Questions
Spine Evolutions 2025: Audience Questions
English | 01/15/2026 | DOC1-001292-en-US F
Instrument Checklist
Instrument Checklist
English | 07/31/2025 | OF1-000455-en-US C

Patient Testimonials (1)


Product Demonstrations (4)

NSK High-Speed Drill: Product Demonstration
09:22 | English | 03/11/2025 | VID1-007128-en-US A
Endoscopic-Length Shaver Burs: Features and Benefits
01:04 | English | 02/24/2025 | AN1-000652-en-US A
Arthrex Ultra-Minimally Invasive Spine Portfolio Overview
00:49 | English | 08/23/2024 | AN1-000597-en-US A
FlexTip RF Probe Features and Benefits
00:39 | English | 04/25/2024 | AN1-000585-en-US A

Reference Charts (1)

Endoscopic Approaches to Spine Level II Set
Endoscopic Approaches to Spine Level II Set
English | 01/09/2026 | LI1-000202-en-US C

Scientific Updates (2)

Endoscopic Discectomy and Decompression
Endoscopic Discectomy and Decompression
English | 01/26/2026 | DOC1-001334-en-US B
Endoscopic Spine Learning Curve
Endoscopic Spine Learning Curve
English | 01/20/2026 | DOC1-001335-en-US C

SpeedPearls (5)

Needle Trajectory for Endoscopic Thoracic Transforaminal Approach
Sanjay Konakondla, MD
00:52 | English | 02/09/2026 | VID1-007149-en-US A
SpeedPearl: Targeting and Needle Placement: Endoscopic Far Lateral Discectomy at L5-S1
Mark Mahan, MD
01:16 | English | 03/05/2025 | VID1-006959-en-US A
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