L4-5 LESS on a Patient From New Zealand

In this video Dr. Choll Kim operates on a 34 year old from New Zealand.
Symptoms: back pain & leg pain
Interests: walking
Diagnosis: L4-5 disc bulge with annular tear
Surgery: Laser Endoscopic Spine Surgery
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Medical Disclaimer
The information in this video is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To address your specific medical concerns, we strongly recommend that you consult with your healthcare provider. The surgical procedures shown in this video are performed by a qualified spine surgeon and may not be appropriate for all individuals. Permission has been granted by all patients in this surgical footage for filming during their procedures and sharing on social media platforms.
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[@junewilliams7220]

Love your work dr 🎉🎉

[@capricris7672]

Kia ora from NZ.

[@FazeRemick]

Does annular tear surgery remove less disc than a herniated disc surgery?

[@devdroid9606]

Doesn't the disk lose volume after removing the nucleus populous material? And if so, won't that result in foraminal stenosis in later life because the loss of disk height?